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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.26, 25,164.66 and 9,851.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.26, 25,164.66 and 9,851.76 is: 13,595.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.26 : 25,164.66 = 9,851.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.26/25,164.66 = 9,851.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.26x = 25,164.66 × 9,851.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.26x = 247,916,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,916,190.80/18,235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.43

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