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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.64, 25,194.18 and 9,873.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.64, 25,194.18 and 9,873.14 is: 13,624.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.64 : 25,194.18 = 9,873.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.64/25,194.18 = 9,873.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.64x = 25,194.18 × 9,873.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.64x = 248,745,666.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,745,666.33/18,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,624.94

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