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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.32, 25,161.97 and 9,849.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.32, 25,161.97 and 9,849.82 is: 13,592.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.32 : 25,161.97 = 9,849.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.32/25,161.97 = 9,849.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.32x = 25,161.97 × 9,849.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.32x = 247,840,875.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,840,875.35/18,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.75

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