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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.45, 25,167.67 and 9,853.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.45, 25,167.67 and 9,853.95 is: 13,598.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.45 : 25,167.67 = 9,853.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.45/25,167.67 = 9,853.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.45x = 25,167.67 × 9,853.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.45x = 248,000,888.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,000,888.47/18,237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.44

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