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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,227.82, 25,154.39 and 9,844.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,227.82, 25,154.39 and 9,844.32 is: 13,585.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,227.82 : 25,154.39 = 9,844.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,227.82/25,154.39 = 9,844.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,227.82x = 25,154.39 × 9,844.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,227.82x = 247,627,815.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,627,815.34/18,227.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,585.16

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