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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.81, 25,198.59 and 9,876.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.81, 25,198.59 and 9,876.31 is: 13,629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.81 : 25,198.59 = 9,876.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.81/25,198.59 = 9,876.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.81x = 25,198.59 × 9,876.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.81x = 248,869,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,869,112.36/18,259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,629.34

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