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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255, 25,191.96 and 9,871.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255, 25,191.96 and 9,871.56 is: 13,622.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255 : 25,191.96 = 9,871.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255/25,191.96 = 9,871.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255x = 25,191.96 × 9,871.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255x = 248,683,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,683,944.66/18,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,622.79

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