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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,227.06, 25,153.35 and 9,843.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,227.06, 25,153.35 and 9,843.56 is: 13,584.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,227.06 : 25,153.35 = 9,843.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,227.06/25,153.35 = 9,843.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,227.06x = 25,153.35 × 9,843.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,227.06x = 247,598,509.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,598,509.93/18,227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,584.12

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