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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.41, 25,197.98 and 9,875.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.41, 25,197.98 and 9,875.91 is: 13,628.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.41 : 25,197.98 = 9,875.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.41/25,197.98 = 9,875.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.41x = 25,197.98 × 9,875.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.41x = 248,852,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,852,912.86/18,259.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.75

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