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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,257.58, 25,195.47 and 9,874.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,257.58, 25,195.47 and 9,874.08 is: 13,626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,257.58 : 25,195.47 = 9,874.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,257.58/25,195.47 = 9,874.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,257.58x = 25,195.47 × 9,874.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,257.58x = 248,782,086.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,782,086.42/18,257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.24

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