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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251, 25,186.38 and 9,867.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251, 25,186.38 and 9,867.50 is: 13,617.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251 : 25,186.38 = 9,867.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251/25,186.38 = 9,867.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251x = 25,186.38 × 9,867.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251x = 248,526,604.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,526,604.65/18,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,617.15

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