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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279.32, 25,225.52 and 9,895.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279.32, 25,225.52 and 9,895.82 is: 13,656.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279.32 : 25,225.52 = 9,895.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279.32/25,225.52 = 9,895.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279.32x = 25,225.52 × 9,895.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279.32x = 249,627,029.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,627,029.72/18,279.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,656.26

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