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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.56, 25,192.68 and 9,872.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.56, 25,192.68 and 9,872.06 is: 13,623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.56 : 25,192.68 = 9,872.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.56/25,192.68 = 9,872.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.56x = 25,192.68 × 9,872.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.56x = 248,703,648.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,703,648.52/18,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.45

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