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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,236.81, 25,166.84 and 9,853.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,236.81, 25,166.84 and 9,853.31 is: 13,597.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,236.81 : 25,166.84 = 9,853.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,236.81/25,166.84 = 9,853.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,236.81x = 25,166.84 × 9,853.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,236.81x = 247,976,689.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,976,689.89/18,236.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,597.59

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