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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,231.07, 25,158.87 and 9,847.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,231.07, 25,158.87 and 9,847.57 is: 13,589.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,231.07 : 25,158.87 = 9,847.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,231.07/25,158.87 = 9,847.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,231.07x = 25,158.87 × 9,847.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,231.07x = 247,753,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,753,558.41/18,231.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,589.64

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