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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,226.42, 25,152.46 and 9,842.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,226.42, 25,152.46 and 9,842.92 is: 13,583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,226.42 : 25,152.46 = 9,842.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,226.42/25,152.46 = 9,842.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,226.42x = 25,152.46 × 9,842.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,226.42x = 247,573,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,573,795.93/18,226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.23

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