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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,257.73, 25,195.75 and 9,874.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,257.73, 25,195.75 and 9,874.23 is: 13,626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,257.73 : 25,195.75 = 9,874.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,257.73/25,195.75 = 9,874.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,257.73x = 25,195.75 × 9,874.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,257.73x = 248,788,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,788,630.52/18,257.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.48

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