The first sister has 5 pieces of clothing because 10 / 2 = <<10/2=5>>5
The next sister had 12 pieces of clothing because 10 + 2 = <<10+2=12>>12
The three youngest sisters combined have 27 pieces because 10 + 5 + 12 = <<10+5+12=27>>27
The oldest has 9 pieces because 27 / 3 = <<27/3=9>>9
Nicole ends up with 36 pieces of clothing because 10 + 5 + 12 + 9 = <<10+5+12+9=36>>36
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