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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.59, 25,160.98 and 9,849.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.59, 25,160.98 and 9,849.09 is: 13,591.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.59 : 25,160.98 = 9,849.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.59/25,160.98 = 9,849.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.59x = 25,160.98 × 9,849.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.59x = 247,812,844.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,812,844.71/18,232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.75

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