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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.29, 25,185.36 and 9,866.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.29, 25,185.36 and 9,866.79 is: 13,616.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.29 : 25,185.36 = 9,866.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.29/25,185.36 = 9,866.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.29x = 25,185.36 × 9,866.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.29x = 248,498,658.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,498,658.19/18,250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,616.15

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