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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.22, 25,157.70 and 9,846.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.22, 25,157.70 and 9,846.72 is: 13,588.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.22 : 25,157.70 = 9,846.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.22/25,157.70 = 9,846.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.22x = 25,157.70 × 9,846.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.22x = 247,720,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,720,827.74/18,230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.47

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