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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,257.25, 25,194.96 and 9,873.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,257.25, 25,194.96 and 9,873.75 is: 13,625.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,257.25 : 25,194.96 = 9,873.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,257.25/25,194.96 = 9,873.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,257.25x = 25,194.96 × 9,873.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,257.25x = 248,768,736.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,768,736.30/18,257.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.75

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