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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.52, 25,194.04 and 9,873.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.52, 25,194.04 and 9,873.02 is: 13,624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.52 : 25,194.04 = 9,873.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.52/25,194.04 = 9,873.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.52x = 25,194.04 × 9,873.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.52x = 248,741,299.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,741,299.10/18,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,624.79

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