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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,258.12, 25,196.10 and 9,874.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,258.12, 25,196.10 and 9,874.44 is: 13,626.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258.12 : 25,196.10 = 9,874.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258.12/25,196.10 = 9,874.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258.12x = 25,196.10 × 9,874.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258.12x = 248,797,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,797,377.68/18,258.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.67

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