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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,258.26, 25,196.44 and 9,874.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,258.26, 25,196.44 and 9,874.76 is: 13,627.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258.26 : 25,196.44 = 9,874.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258.26/25,196.44 = 9,874.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258.26x = 25,196.44 × 9,874.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258.26x = 248,808,797.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,808,797.85/18,258.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.19

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