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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.50, 25,158.10 and 9,847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.50, 25,158.10 and 9,847 is: 13,588.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.50 : 25,158.10 = 9,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.50/25,158.10 = 9,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.50x = 25,158.10 × 9,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.50x = 247,731,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,731,810.70/18,230.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.87

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