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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.56, 25,227.20 and 9,897.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.56, 25,227.20 and 9,897.04 is: 13,657.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.56 : 25,227.20 = 9,897.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.56/25,227.20 = 9,897.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.56x = 25,227.20 × 9,897.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.56x = 249,674,607.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,674,607.49/18,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,657.93

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