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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.22, 25,160.46 and 9,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.22, 25,160.46 and 9,848.72 is: 13,591.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.22 : 25,160.46 = 9,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.22/25,160.46 = 9,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.22x = 25,160.46 × 9,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.22x = 247,798,325.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,798,325.61/18,232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.23

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