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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.32, 25,160.60 and 9,848.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.32, 25,160.60 and 9,848.82 is: 13,591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.32 : 25,160.60 = 9,848.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.32/25,160.60 = 9,848.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.32x = 25,160.60 × 9,848.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.32x = 247,802,171.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,802,171.25/18,232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.37

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