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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,226.35, 25,152.36 and 9,842.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,226.35, 25,152.36 and 9,842.85 is: 13,583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,226.35 : 25,152.36 = 9,842.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,226.35/25,152.36 = 9,842.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,226.35x = 25,152.36 × 9,842.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,226.35x = 247,570,731.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,570,731.65/18,226.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.13

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