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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.84, 25,186.16 and 9,867.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.84, 25,186.16 and 9,867.34 is: 13,616.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.84 : 25,186.16 = 9,867.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.84/25,186.16 = 9,867.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.84x = 25,186.16 × 9,867.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.84x = 248,520,404.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,520,404.01/18,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,616.93

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