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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.82, 25,198.52 and 9,876.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.82, 25,198.52 and 9,876.32 is: 13,629.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.82 : 25,198.52 = 9,876.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.82/25,198.52 = 9,876.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.82x = 25,198.52 × 9,876.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.82x = 248,868,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,868,647.05/18,259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,629.30

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