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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,253.35, 25,189.56 and 9,869.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,253.35, 25,189.56 and 9,869.85 is: 13,620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,253.35 : 25,189.56 = 9,869.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,253.35/25,189.56 = 9,869.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,253.35x = 25,189.56 × 9,869.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,253.35x = 248,617,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,617,178.77/18,253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,620.36

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