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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.01, 25,161.57 and 9,849.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.01, 25,161.57 and 9,849.51 is: 13,592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.01 : 25,161.57 = 9,849.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.01/25,161.57 = 9,849.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.01x = 25,161.57 × 9,849.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.01x = 247,829,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,829,135.33/18,233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.33

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