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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.08, 25,190.70 and 9,870.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.08, 25,190.70 and 9,870.58 is: 13,621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.08 : 25,190.70 = 9,870.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.08/25,190.70 = 9,870.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.08x = 25,190.70 × 9,870.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.08x = 248,646,819.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,646,819.61/18,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.44

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