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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.77, 25,194.18 and 9,873.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.77, 25,194.18 and 9,873.27 is: 13,625.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.77 : 25,194.18 = 9,873.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.77/25,194.18 = 9,873.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.77x = 25,194.18 × 9,873.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.77x = 248,748,941.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,748,941.57/18,256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.02

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