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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,253.52, 25,189.84 and 9,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,253.52, 25,189.84 and 9,870 is: 13,620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,253.52 : 25,189.84 = 9,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,253.52/25,189.84 = 9,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,253.52x = 25,189.84 × 9,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,253.52x = 248,623,720.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,623,720.80/18,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,620.59

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