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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.56, 25,198.29 and 9,876.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.56, 25,198.29 and 9,876.06 is: 13,629.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.56 : 25,198.29 = 9,876.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.56/25,198.29 = 9,876.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.56x = 25,198.29 × 9,876.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.56x = 248,859,823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,859,823.94/18,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,629.02

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