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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.98, 25,193.33 and 9,872.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.98, 25,193.33 and 9,872.48 is: 13,624.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.98 : 25,193.33 = 9,872.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.98/25,193.33 = 9,872.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.98x = 25,193.33 × 9,872.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.98x = 248,720,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,720,697.20/18,255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,624.07

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