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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,227.04, 25,153.30 and 9,843.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,227.04, 25,153.30 and 9,843.54 is: 13,584.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,227.04 : 25,153.30 = 9,843.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,227.04/25,153.30 = 9,843.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,227.04x = 25,153.30 × 9,843.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,227.04x = 247,597,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,597,388.92/18,227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,584.07

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