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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.55, 25,194.04 and 9,873.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.55, 25,194.04 and 9,873.05 is: 13,624.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.55 : 25,194.04 = 9,873.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.55/25,194.04 = 9,873.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.55x = 25,194.04 × 9,873.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.55x = 248,742,016.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,742,016.62/18,256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,624.81

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