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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.38, 25,192.49 and 9,871.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.38, 25,192.49 and 9,871.88 is: 13,623.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.38 : 25,192.49 = 9,871.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.38/25,192.49 = 9,871.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.38x = 25,192.49 × 9,871.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.38x = 248,697,062.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,697,062.86/18,255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.22

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