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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.05, 25,191.97 and 9,871.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.05, 25,191.97 and 9,871.55 is: 13,622.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.05 : 25,191.97 = 9,871.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.05/25,191.97 = 9,871.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.05x = 25,191.97 × 9,871.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.05x = 248,683,791.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,683,791.45/18,255.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,622.74

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