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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.93, 25,193.16 and 9,872.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.93, 25,193.16 and 9,872.43 is: 13,623.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.93 : 25,193.16 = 9,872.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.93/25,193.16 = 9,872.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.93x = 25,193.16 × 9,872.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.93x = 248,717,582.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,717,582.61/18,255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.94

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