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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.14, 25,190.73 and 9,870.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.14, 25,190.73 and 9,870.64 is: 13,621.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.14 : 25,190.73 = 9,870.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.14/25,190.73 = 9,870.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.14x = 25,190.73 × 9,870.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.14x = 248,648,627.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,648,627.17/18,254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.49

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