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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.31, 25,222.73 and 9,893.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.31, 25,222.73 and 9,893.81 is: 13,653.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.31 : 25,222.73 = 9,893.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.31/25,222.73 = 9,893.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.31x = 25,222.73 × 9,893.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.31x = 249,548,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,548,911.89/18,277.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,653.48

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