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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,229.22, 25,156.32 and 9,845.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,229.22, 25,156.32 and 9,845.72 is: 13,587.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,229.22 : 25,156.32 = 9,845.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,229.22/25,156.32 = 9,845.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,229.22x = 25,156.32 × 9,845.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,229.22x = 247,682,069.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,682,069.97/18,229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,587.09

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