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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.72, 25,228.80 and 9,898.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.72, 25,228.80 and 9,898.22 is: 13,659.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.72 : 25,228.80 = 9,898.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.72/25,228.80 = 9,898.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.72x = 25,228.80 × 9,898.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.72x = 249,720,212.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,720,212.74/18,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,659.56

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