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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.38, 25,157.92 and 9,846.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.38, 25,157.92 and 9,846.88 is: 13,588.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.38 : 25,157.92 = 9,846.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.38/25,157.92 = 9,846.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.38x = 25,157.92 × 9,846.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.38x = 247,727,019.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,727,019.29/18,230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.69

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