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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,258.14, 25,196.25 and 9,874.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,258.14, 25,196.25 and 9,874.64 is: 13,627.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258.14 : 25,196.25 = 9,874.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258.14/25,196.25 = 9,874.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258.14x = 25,196.25 × 9,874.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258.14x = 248,803,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,803,898.10/18,258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.01

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