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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.64, 25,198.32 and 9,876.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.64, 25,198.32 and 9,876.14 is: 13,629.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.64 : 25,198.32 = 9,876.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.64/25,198.32 = 9,876.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.64x = 25,198.32 × 9,876.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.64x = 248,862,136.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,862,136.08/18,259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,629.08

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