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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.63, 25,188.69 and 9,869.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.63, 25,188.69 and 9,869.19 is: 13,619.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.63 : 25,188.69 = 9,869.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.63/25,188.69 = 9,869.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.63x = 25,188.69 × 9,869.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.63x = 248,591,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,591,967.46/18,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,619.51

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