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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.63, 25,228.67 and 9,898.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.63, 25,228.67 and 9,898.13 is: 13,659.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.63 : 25,228.67 = 9,898.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.63/25,228.67 = 9,898.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.63x = 25,228.67 × 9,898.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.63x = 249,716,479.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,716,479.75/18,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,659.42

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