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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.19, 25,160.43 and 9,848.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.19, 25,160.43 and 9,848.69 is: 13,591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.19 : 25,160.43 = 9,848.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.19/25,160.43 = 9,848.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.19x = 25,160.43 × 9,848.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.19x = 247,797,275.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,797,275.34/18,232.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.20

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