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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.84, 25,187.54 and 9,868.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.84, 25,187.54 and 9,868.34 is: 13,618.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.84 : 25,187.54 = 9,868.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.84/25,187.54 = 9,868.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.84x = 25,187.54 × 9,868.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.84x = 248,559,208.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,559,208.48/18,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,618.31

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