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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279.55, 25,225.85 and 9,896.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279.55, 25,225.85 and 9,896.05 is: 13,656.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279.55 : 25,225.85 = 9,896.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279.55/25,225.85 = 9,896.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279.55x = 25,225.85 × 9,896.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279.55x = 249,636,272.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,636,272.89/18,279.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,656.59

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