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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.30, 25,157.81 and 9,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.30, 25,157.81 and 9,846.80 is: 13,588.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.30 : 25,157.81 = 9,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.30/25,157.81 = 9,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.30x = 25,157.81 × 9,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.30x = 247,723,916.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,723,916.68/18,230.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.58

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