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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.41, 25,162.13 and 9,849.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.41, 25,162.13 and 9,849.91 is: 13,592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.41 : 25,162.13 = 9,849.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.41/25,162.13 = 9,849.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.41x = 25,162.13 × 9,849.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.41x = 247,844,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,844,603.75/18,233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.88

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