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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.75, 25,161.20 and 9,849.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.75, 25,161.20 and 9,849.25 is: 13,591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.75 : 25,161.20 = 9,849.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.75/25,161.20 = 9,849.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.75x = 25,161.20 × 9,849.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.75x = 247,818,899.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,818,899.85/18,232.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.97

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