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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,258.05, 25,196.13 and 9,874.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,258.05, 25,196.13 and 9,874.55 is: 13,626.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258.05 : 25,196.13 = 9,874.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258.05/25,196.13 = 9,874.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258.05x = 25,196.13 × 9,874.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258.05x = 248,800,319.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,800,319.51/18,258.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.89

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