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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.17, 25,193.51 and 9,872.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.17, 25,193.51 and 9,872.67 is: 13,624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.17 : 25,193.51 = 9,872.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.17/25,193.51 = 9,872.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.17x = 25,193.51 × 9,872.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.17x = 248,727,210.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,727,210.37/18,256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,624.28

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