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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,253.98, 25,190.49 and 9,870.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,253.98, 25,190.49 and 9,870.48 is: 13,621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,253.98 : 25,190.49 = 9,870.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,253.98/25,190.49 = 9,870.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,253.98x = 25,190.49 × 9,870.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,253.98x = 248,642,264.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,642,264.75/18,253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.26

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