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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,258.75, 25,197.08 and 9,875.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,258.75, 25,197.08 and 9,875.25 is: 13,627.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258.75 : 25,197.08 = 9,875.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258.75/25,197.08 = 9,875.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258.75x = 25,197.08 × 9,875.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258.75x = 248,827,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,827,414.89/18,258.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.85

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