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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.11, 25,190.68 and 9,870.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.11, 25,190.68 and 9,870.61 is: 13,621.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.11 : 25,190.68 = 9,870.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.11/25,190.68 = 9,870.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.11x = 25,190.68 × 9,870.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.11x = 248,647,416.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,647,416.21/18,254.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.45

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