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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.19, 25,186.59 and 9,867.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.19, 25,186.59 and 9,867.69 is: 13,617.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.19 : 25,186.59 = 9,867.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.19/25,186.59 = 9,867.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.19x = 25,186.59 × 9,867.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.19x = 248,533,462.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,533,462.28/18,251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,617.38

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