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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,236.94, 25,166.98 and 9,853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,236.94, 25,166.98 and 9,853.44 is: 13,597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,236.94 : 25,166.98 = 9,853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,236.94/25,166.98 = 9,853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,236.94x = 25,166.98 × 9,853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,236.94x = 247,981,327.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,981,327.41/18,236.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,597.75

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