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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,278.56, 25,224.30 and 9,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,278.56, 25,224.30 and 9,895 is: 13,655.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,278.56 : 25,224.30 = 9,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,278.56/25,224.30 = 9,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,278.56x = 25,224.30 × 9,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,278.56x = 249,594,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,594,448.50/18,278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,655.04

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