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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.08, 25,193.40 and 9,872.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.08, 25,193.40 and 9,872.58 is: 13,624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.08 : 25,193.40 = 9,872.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.08/25,193.40 = 9,872.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.08x = 25,193.40 × 9,872.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.08x = 248,723,856.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,723,856.97/18,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,624.17

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