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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.55, 25,192.66 and 9,872.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.55, 25,192.66 and 9,872.05 is: 13,623.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.55 : 25,192.66 = 9,872.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.55/25,192.66 = 9,872.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.55x = 25,192.66 × 9,872.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.55x = 248,703,199.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,703,199.15/18,255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.43

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