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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.25, 25,161.90 and 9,849.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.25, 25,161.90 and 9,849.75 is: 13,592.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.25 : 25,161.90 = 9,849.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.25/25,161.90 = 9,849.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.25x = 25,161.90 × 9,849.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.25x = 247,838,424.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,838,424.53/18,233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.66

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