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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,229.88, 25,157.24 and 9,846.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,229.88, 25,157.24 and 9,846.38 is: 13,588.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,229.88 : 25,157.24 = 9,846.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,229.88/25,157.24 = 9,846.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,229.88x = 25,157.24 × 9,846.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,229.88x = 247,707,569.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,707,569.77/18,229.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.00

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