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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.08, 25,222.38 and 9,893.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.08, 25,222.38 and 9,893.58 is: 13,653.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.08 : 25,222.38 = 9,893.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.08/25,222.38 = 9,893.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.08x = 25,222.38 × 9,893.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.08x = 249,539,634.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,539,634.32/18,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,653.15

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