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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,231.19, 25,159.05 and 9,847.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,231.19, 25,159.05 and 9,847.69 is: 13,589.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,231.19 : 25,159.05 = 9,847.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,231.19/25,159.05 = 9,847.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,231.19x = 25,159.05 × 9,847.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,231.19x = 247,758,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,758,462.20/18,231.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,589.81

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