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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.70, 25,158.36 and 9,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.70, 25,158.36 and 9,847.20 is: 13,589.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.70 : 25,158.36 = 9,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.70/25,158.36 = 9,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.70x = 25,158.36 × 9,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.70x = 247,739,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,739,280.05/18,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,589.13

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