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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.94, 25,165.59 and 9,852.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.94, 25,165.59 and 9,852.44 is: 13,596.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.94 : 25,165.59 = 9,852.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.94/25,165.59 = 9,852.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.94x = 25,165.59 × 9,852.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.94x = 247,942,465.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,942,465.54/18,235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,596.36

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