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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.83, 25,161.30 and 9,849.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.83, 25,161.30 and 9,849.33 is: 13,592.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.83 : 25,161.30 = 9,849.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.83/25,161.30 = 9,849.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.83x = 25,161.30 × 9,849.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.83x = 247,821,946.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,821,946.93/18,232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.07

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