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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.63, 25,162.43 and 9,850.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.63, 25,162.43 and 9,850.13 is: 13,593.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.63 : 25,162.43 = 9,850.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.63/25,162.43 = 9,850.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.63x = 25,162.43 × 9,850.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.63x = 247,853,031.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,853,031.55/18,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,593.18

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