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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.76, 25,227.57 and 9,897.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.76, 25,227.57 and 9,897.26 is: 13,658.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.76 : 25,227.57 = 9,897.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.76/25,227.57 = 9,897.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.76x = 25,227.57 × 9,897.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.76x = 249,683,819.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,683,819.46/18,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,658.28

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