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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,278.81, 25,224.71 and 9,895.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,278.81, 25,224.71 and 9,895.31 is: 13,655.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,278.81 : 25,224.71 = 9,895.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,278.81/25,224.71 = 9,895.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,278.81x = 25,224.71 × 9,895.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,278.81x = 249,606,149.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,606,149.51/18,278.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,655.50

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