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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,276.96, 25,222.29 and 9,893.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,276.96, 25,222.29 and 9,893.46 is: 13,653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,276.96 : 25,222.29 = 9,893.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,276.96/25,222.29 = 9,893.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,276.96x = 25,222.29 × 9,893.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,276.96x = 249,535,774.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,535,774.71/18,276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,653.02

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