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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.58, 25,188.57 and 9,869.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.58, 25,188.57 and 9,869.08 is: 13,619.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.58 : 25,188.57 = 9,869.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.58/25,188.57 = 9,869.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.58x = 25,188.57 × 9,869.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.58x = 248,588,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,588,012.42/18,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,619.34

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