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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279.58, 25,225.83 and 9,896.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279.58, 25,225.83 and 9,896.08 is: 13,656.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279.58 : 25,225.83 = 9,896.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279.58/25,225.83 = 9,896.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279.58x = 25,225.83 × 9,896.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279.58x = 249,636,782.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,636,782.27/18,279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,656.59

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