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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.52, 25,185.74 and 9,867.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.52, 25,185.74 and 9,867.02 is: 13,616.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.52 : 25,185.74 = 9,867.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.52/25,185.74 = 9,867.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.52x = 25,185.74 × 9,867.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.52x = 248,508,025.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,508,025.03/18,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,616.49

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