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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.16, 25,197.64 and 9,875.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.16, 25,197.64 and 9,875.66 is: 13,628.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.16 : 25,197.64 = 9,875.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.16/25,197.64 = 9,875.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.16x = 25,197.64 × 9,875.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.16x = 248,843,206.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,843,206.26/18,259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.41

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