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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.44, 25,158.00 and 9,846.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.44, 25,158.00 and 9,846.94 is: 13,588.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.44 : 25,158.00 = 9,846.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.44/25,158.00 = 9,846.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.44x = 25,158.00 × 9,846.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.44x = 247,729,290.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,729,290.55/18,230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.77

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