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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.06, 25,157.49 and 9,846.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.06, 25,157.49 and 9,846.56 is: 13,588.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.06 : 25,157.49 = 9,846.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.06/25,157.49 = 9,846.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.06x = 25,157.49 × 9,846.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.06x = 247,714,760.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,714,760.70/18,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.26

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