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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.97, 25,165.64 and 9,852.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.97, 25,165.64 and 9,852.47 is: 13,596.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.97 : 25,165.64 = 9,852.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.97/25,165.64 = 9,852.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.97x = 25,165.64 × 9,852.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.97x = 247,943,706.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,943,706.30/18,235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,596.41

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