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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.49, 25,192.58 and 9,871.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.49, 25,192.58 and 9,871.99 is: 13,623.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.49 : 25,192.58 = 9,871.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.49/25,192.58 = 9,871.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.49x = 25,192.58 × 9,871.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.49x = 248,700,897.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,700,897.83/18,255.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.35

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