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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.69, 25,165.25 and 9,852.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.69, 25,165.25 and 9,852.19 is: 13,596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.69 : 25,165.25 = 9,852.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.69/25,165.25 = 9,852.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.69x = 25,165.25 × 9,852.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.69x = 247,932,786.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,932,786.11/18,235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,596.02

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