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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.36, 25,229.62 and 9,898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.36, 25,229.62 and 9,898.88 is: 13,660.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.36 : 25,229.62 = 9,898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.36/25,229.62 = 9,898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.36x = 25,229.62 × 9,898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.36x = 249,744,980.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,744,980.83/18,282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,660.43

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