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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,257.27, 25,195.04 and 9,873.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,257.27, 25,195.04 and 9,873.77 is: 13,625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,257.27 : 25,195.04 = 9,873.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,257.27/25,195.04 = 9,873.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,257.27x = 25,195.04 × 9,873.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,257.27x = 248,770,090.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,770,090.48/18,257.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.81

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