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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.76, 25,165.36 and 9,852.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.76, 25,165.36 and 9,852.26 is: 13,596.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.76 : 25,165.36 = 9,852.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.76/25,165.36 = 9,852.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.76x = 25,165.36 × 9,852.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.76x = 247,935,669.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,935,669.71/18,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,596.12

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