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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.16, 25,222.50 and 9,893.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.16, 25,222.50 and 9,893.64 is: 13,653.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.16 : 25,222.50 = 9,893.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.16/25,222.50 = 9,893.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.16x = 25,222.50 × 9,893.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.16x = 249,542,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,542,334.90/18,277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,653.23

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