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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,236.79, 25,166.77 and 9,853.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,236.79, 25,166.77 and 9,853.29 is: 13,597.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,236.79 : 25,166.77 = 9,853.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,236.79/25,166.77 = 9,853.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,236.79x = 25,166.77 × 9,853.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,236.79x = 247,975,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,975,433.91/18,236.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,597.54

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