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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.42, 25,167.60 and 9,853.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.42, 25,167.60 and 9,853.92 is: 13,598.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.42 : 25,167.60 = 9,853.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.42/25,167.60 = 9,853.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.42x = 25,167.60 × 9,853.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.42x = 247,999,516.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,999,516.99/18,237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.39

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