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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.82, 25,191.64 and 9,871.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.82, 25,191.64 and 9,871.32 is: 13,622.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.82 : 25,191.64 = 9,871.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.82/25,191.64 = 9,871.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.82x = 25,191.64 × 9,871.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.82x = 248,674,739.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,674,739.76/18,254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,622.42

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