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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.34, 25,186.80 and 9,867.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.34, 25,186.80 and 9,867.84 is: 13,617.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.34 : 25,186.80 = 9,867.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.34/25,186.80 = 9,867.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.34x = 25,186.80 × 9,867.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.34x = 248,539,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,539,312.51/18,251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,617.59

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