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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.98, 25,165.62 and 9,852.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.98, 25,165.62 and 9,852.48 is: 13,596.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.98 : 25,165.62 = 9,852.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.98/25,165.62 = 9,852.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.98x = 25,165.62 × 9,852.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.98x = 247,943,767.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,943,767.74/18,235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,596.40

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