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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.05, 25,197.51 and 9,875.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.05, 25,197.51 and 9,875.55 is: 13,628.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.05 : 25,197.51 = 9,875.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.05/25,197.51 = 9,875.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.05x = 25,197.51 × 9,875.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.05x = 248,839,269.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,839,269.88/18,259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.27

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