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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.88, 25,188.97 and 9,869.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.88, 25,188.97 and 9,869.38 is: 13,619.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.88 : 25,188.97 = 9,869.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.88/25,188.97 = 9,869.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.88x = 25,188.97 × 9,869.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.88x = 248,599,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,599,516.74/18,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,619.74

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