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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.35, 25,186.83 and 9,867.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.35, 25,186.83 and 9,867.85 is: 13,617.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.35 : 25,186.83 = 9,867.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.35/25,186.83 = 9,867.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.35x = 25,186.83 × 9,867.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.35x = 248,539,860.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,539,860.42/18,251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,617.62

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