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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,227.69, 25,154.21 and 9,844.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,227.69, 25,154.21 and 9,844.19 is: 13,584.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,227.69 : 25,154.21 = 9,844.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,227.69/25,154.21 = 9,844.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,227.69x = 25,154.21 × 9,844.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,227.69x = 247,622,822.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,622,822.54/18,227.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,584.98

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