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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,236.54, 25,166.42 and 9,853.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,236.54, 25,166.42 and 9,853.04 is: 13,597.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,236.54 : 25,166.42 = 9,853.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,236.54/25,166.42 = 9,853.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,236.54x = 25,166.42 × 9,853.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,236.54x = 247,965,742.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,965,742.92/18,236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,597.19

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