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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.75, 25,187.37 and 9,868.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.75, 25,187.37 and 9,868.25 is: 13,618.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.75 : 25,187.37 = 9,868.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.75/25,187.37 = 9,868.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.75x = 25,187.37 × 9,868.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.75x = 248,555,264.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,555,264.00/18,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,618.16

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