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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,278.08, 25,223.76 and 9,894.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,278.08, 25,223.76 and 9,894.58 is: 13,654.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,278.08 : 25,223.76 = 9,894.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,278.08/25,223.76 = 9,894.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,278.08x = 25,223.76 × 9,894.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,278.08x = 249,578,511.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,578,511.22/18,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,654.53

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