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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.03, 25,227.90 and 9,897.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.03, 25,227.90 and 9,897.53 is: 13,658.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.03 : 25,227.90 = 9,897.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.03/25,227.90 = 9,897.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.03x = 25,227.90 × 9,897.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.03x = 249,693,897.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,693,897.09/18,281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,658.63

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