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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.03, 25,226.52 and 9,896.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.03, 25,226.52 and 9,896.53 is: 13,657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.03 : 25,226.52 = 9,896.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.03/25,226.52 = 9,896.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.03x = 25,226.52 × 9,896.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.03x = 249,655,011.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,655,011.98/18,280.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,657.25

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