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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279.59, 25,225.83 and 9,896.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279.59, 25,225.83 and 9,896.09 is: 13,656.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279.59 : 25,225.83 = 9,896.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279.59/25,225.83 = 9,896.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279.59x = 25,225.83 × 9,896.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279.59x = 249,636,957.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,636,957.88/18,279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,656.60

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