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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.80, 25,193.03 and 9,872.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.80, 25,193.03 and 9,872.30 is: 13,623.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.80 : 25,193.03 = 9,872.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.80/25,193.03 = 9,872.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.80x = 25,193.03 × 9,872.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.80x = 248,713,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,713,021.98/18,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.78

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