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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.02, 25,193.30 and 9,872.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.02, 25,193.30 and 9,872.52 is: 13,624.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.02 : 25,193.30 = 9,872.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.02/25,193.30 = 9,872.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.02x = 25,193.30 × 9,872.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.02x = 248,721,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,721,358.12/18,256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,624.07

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