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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,258.58, 25,196.85 and 9,875.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,258.58, 25,196.85 and 9,875.08 is: 13,627.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258.58 : 25,196.85 = 9,875.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258.58/25,196.85 = 9,875.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258.58x = 25,196.85 × 9,875.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258.58x = 248,820,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,820,909.50/18,258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.62

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