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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.06, 25,160.24 and 9,848.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.06, 25,160.24 and 9,848.56 is: 13,591.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.06 : 25,160.24 = 9,848.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.06/25,160.24 = 9,848.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.06x = 25,160.24 × 9,848.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.06x = 247,792,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,792,133.25/18,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.01

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