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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,258.68, 25,196.96 and 9,875.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,258.68, 25,196.96 and 9,875.16 is: 13,627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258.68 : 25,196.96 = 9,875.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258.68/25,196.96 = 9,875.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258.68x = 25,196.96 × 9,875.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258.68x = 248,824,011.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,824,011.51/18,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.71

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