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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.29, 25,188.12 and 9,868.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.29, 25,188.12 and 9,868.79 is: 13,618.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.29 : 25,188.12 = 9,868.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.29/25,188.12 = 9,868.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.29x = 25,188.12 × 9,868.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.29x = 248,576,266.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,576,266.77/18,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,618.91

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