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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.46, 25,162.16 and 9,849.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.46, 25,162.16 and 9,849.96 is: 13,592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.46 : 25,162.16 = 9,849.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.46/25,162.16 = 9,849.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.46x = 25,162.16 × 9,849.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.46x = 247,846,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,846,220.26/18,233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.93

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