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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,257.61, 25,195.48 and 9,874.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,257.61, 25,195.48 and 9,874.11 is: 13,626.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,257.61 : 25,195.48 = 9,874.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,257.61/25,195.48 = 9,874.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,257.61x = 25,195.48 × 9,874.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,257.61x = 248,782,941.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,782,941.02/18,257.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.26

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