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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,258.91, 25,197.29 and 9,875.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,258.91, 25,197.29 and 9,875.41 is: 13,628.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258.91 : 25,197.29 = 9,875.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258.91/25,197.29 = 9,875.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258.91x = 25,197.29 × 9,875.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258.91x = 248,833,569.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,833,569.64/18,258.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.06

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