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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.33, 25,192.35 and 9,871.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.33, 25,192.35 and 9,871.83 is: 13,623.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.33 : 25,192.35 = 9,871.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.33/25,192.35 = 9,871.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.33x = 25,192.35 × 9,871.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.33x = 248,694,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,694,596.50/18,255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.12

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