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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.03, 25,193.33 and 9,872.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.03, 25,193.33 and 9,872.53 is: 13,624.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.03 : 25,193.33 = 9,872.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.03/25,193.33 = 9,872.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.03x = 25,193.33 × 9,872.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.03x = 248,721,906.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,721,906.22/18,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,624.10

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