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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.03, 25,164.34 and 9,851.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.03, 25,164.34 and 9,851.53 is: 13,595.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.03 : 25,164.34 = 9,851.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.03/25,164.34 = 9,851.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.03x = 25,164.34 × 9,851.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.03x = 247,907,337.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,907,337.98/18,235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.11

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