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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.75, 25,155.68 and 9,845.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.75, 25,155.68 and 9,845.25 is: 13,586.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.75 : 25,155.68 = 9,845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.75/25,155.68 = 9,845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.75x = 25,155.68 × 9,845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.75x = 247,663,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,663,958.52/18,228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,586.45

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