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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,278.77, 25,224.96 and 9,895.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,278.77, 25,224.96 and 9,895.27 is: 13,655.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,278.77 : 25,224.96 = 9,895.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,278.77/25,224.96 = 9,895.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,278.77x = 25,224.96 × 9,895.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,278.77x = 249,607,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,607,789.94/18,278.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,655.61

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