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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.31, 25,186.82 and 9,867.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.31, 25,186.82 and 9,867.81 is: 13,617.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.31 : 25,186.82 = 9,867.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.31/25,186.82 = 9,867.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.31x = 25,186.82 × 9,867.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.31x = 248,538,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,538,704.93/18,251.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,617.58

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