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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,257.78, 25,195.68 and 9,874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,257.78, 25,195.68 and 9,874.28 is: 13,626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,257.78 : 25,195.68 = 9,874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,257.78/25,195.68 = 9,874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,257.78x = 25,195.68 × 9,874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,257.78x = 248,789,199.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,789,199.11/18,257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.48

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