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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.81, 25,193.06 and 9,872.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.81, 25,193.06 and 9,872.31 is: 13,623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.81 : 25,193.06 = 9,872.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.81/25,193.06 = 9,872.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.81x = 25,193.06 × 9,872.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.81x = 248,713,698.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,713,698.17/18,255.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.81

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