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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.67, 25,161.09 and 9,849.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.67, 25,161.09 and 9,849.17 is: 13,591.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.67 : 25,161.09 = 9,849.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.67/25,161.09 = 9,849.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.67x = 25,161.09 × 9,849.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.67x = 247,815,726.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,815,726.99/18,232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.85

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