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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.77, 25,234.46 and 9,902.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.77, 25,234.46 and 9,902.27 is: 13,665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.77 : 25,234.46 = 9,902.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.77/25,234.46 = 9,902.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.77x = 25,234.46 × 9,902.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.77x = 249,878,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,878,260.54/18,285.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,665.18

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