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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.48, 25,222.92 and 9,893.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.48, 25,222.92 and 9,893.96 is: 13,653.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.48 : 25,222.92 = 9,893.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.48/25,222.92 = 9,893.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.48x = 25,222.92 × 9,893.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.48x = 249,554,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,554,561.56/18,277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,653.66

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