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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.02, 25,154.65 and 9,844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.02, 25,154.65 and 9,844.52 is: 13,585.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.02 : 25,154.65 = 9,844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.02/25,154.65 = 9,844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.02x = 25,154.65 × 9,844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.02x = 247,635,455.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,635,455.02/18,228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,585.43

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