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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.95, 25,194.62 and 9,873.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.95, 25,194.62 and 9,873.45 is: 13,625.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.95 : 25,194.62 = 9,873.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.95/25,194.62 = 9,873.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.95x = 25,194.62 × 9,873.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.95x = 248,757,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,757,820.84/18,256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.38

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