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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,257.94, 25,195.91 and 9,874.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,257.94, 25,195.91 and 9,874.44 is: 13,626.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,257.94 : 25,195.91 = 9,874.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,257.94/25,195.91 = 9,874.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,257.94x = 25,195.91 × 9,874.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,257.94x = 248,795,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,795,452.17/18,257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.70

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