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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.58, 25,191.33 and 9,871.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.58, 25,191.33 and 9,871.08 is: 13,622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.58 : 25,191.33 = 9,871.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.58/25,191.33 = 9,871.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.58x = 25,191.33 × 9,871.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.58x = 248,665,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,665,633.74/18,254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,622.10

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