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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,236.70, 25,166.64 and 9,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,236.70, 25,166.64 and 9,853.20 is: 13,597.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,236.70 : 25,166.64 = 9,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,236.70/25,166.64 = 9,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,236.70x = 25,166.64 × 9,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,236.70x = 247,971,937.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,971,937.25/18,236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,597.41

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