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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.76, 25,237.10 and 9,904.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.76, 25,237.10 and 9,904.26 is: 13,667.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.76 : 25,237.10 = 9,904.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.76/25,237.10 = 9,904.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.76x = 25,237.10 × 9,904.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.76x = 249,954,800.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,954,800.05/18,287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,667.87

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