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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.43, 25,193.85 and 9,872.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.43, 25,193.85 and 9,872.93 is: 13,624.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.43 : 25,193.85 = 9,872.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.43/25,193.85 = 9,872.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.43x = 25,193.85 × 9,872.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.43x = 248,736,991.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,736,991.51/18,256.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,624.63

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