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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.82, 25,162.68 and 9,850.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.82, 25,162.68 and 9,850.32 is: 13,593.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.82 : 25,162.68 = 9,850.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.82/25,162.68 = 9,850.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.82x = 25,162.68 × 9,850.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.82x = 247,860,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,860,450.06/18,233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,593.45

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