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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.46, 25,220.22 and 9,891.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.46, 25,220.22 and 9,891.96 is: 13,650.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.46 : 25,220.22 = 9,891.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.46/25,220.22 = 9,891.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.46x = 25,220.22 × 9,891.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.46x = 249,477,407.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,477,407.43/18,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,650.95

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