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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.36, 25,228.24 and 9,897.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.36, 25,228.24 and 9,897.88 is: 13,659.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.36 : 25,228.24 = 9,897.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.36/25,228.24 = 9,897.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.36x = 25,228.24 × 9,897.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.36x = 249,706,092.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,706,092.13/18,281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,659.05

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