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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.03, 25,157.46 and 9,846.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.03, 25,157.46 and 9,846.53 is: 13,588.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.03 : 25,157.46 = 9,846.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.03/25,157.46 = 9,846.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.03x = 25,157.46 × 9,846.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.03x = 247,713,747.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,713,747.51/18,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.22

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