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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.31, 25,167.49 and 9,853.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.31, 25,167.49 and 9,853.81 is: 13,598.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.31 : 25,167.49 = 9,853.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.31/25,167.49 = 9,853.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.31x = 25,167.49 × 9,853.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.31x = 247,995,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,995,664.64/18,237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.26

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