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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,257.28, 25,194.99 and 9,873.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,257.28, 25,194.99 and 9,873.78 is: 13,625.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,257.28 : 25,194.99 = 9,873.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,257.28/25,194.99 = 9,873.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,257.28x = 25,194.99 × 9,873.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,257.28x = 248,769,788.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,769,788.36/18,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.79

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