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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.26, 25,226.87 and 9,896.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.26, 25,226.87 and 9,896.76 is: 13,657.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.26 : 25,226.87 = 9,896.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.26/25,226.87 = 9,896.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.26x = 25,226.87 × 9,896.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.26x = 249,664,228.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,664,228.46/18,280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,657.59

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