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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,234.38, 25,163.44 and 9,850.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,234.38, 25,163.44 and 9,850.88 is: 13,594.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,234.38 : 25,163.44 = 9,850.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,234.38/25,163.44 = 9,850.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,234.38x = 25,163.44 × 9,850.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,234.38x = 247,881,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,881,877.38/18,234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,594.21

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