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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.52, 25,162.25 and 9,850.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.52, 25,162.25 and 9,850.02 is: 13,593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.52 : 25,162.25 = 9,850.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.52/25,162.25 = 9,850.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.52x = 25,162.25 × 9,850.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.52x = 247,848,522.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,848,522.14/18,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,593.02

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