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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,231.75, 25,159.82 and 9,848.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,231.75, 25,159.82 and 9,848.25 is: 13,590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,231.75 : 25,159.82 = 9,848.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,231.75/25,159.82 = 9,848.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,231.75x = 25,159.82 × 9,848.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,231.75x = 247,780,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,780,148.07/18,231.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.59

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