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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.82, 25,194.38 and 9,873.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.82, 25,194.38 and 9,873.32 is: 13,625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.82 : 25,194.38 = 9,873.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.82/25,194.38 = 9,873.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.82x = 25,194.38 × 9,873.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.82x = 248,752,000.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,752,000.60/18,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.16

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