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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.42, 25,162.12 and 9,849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.42, 25,162.12 and 9,849.92 is: 13,592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.42 : 25,162.12 = 9,849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.42/25,162.12 = 9,849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.42x = 25,162.12 × 9,849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.42x = 247,844,869.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,844,869.03/18,233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.89

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