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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.62, 25,167.90 and 9,854.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.62, 25,167.90 and 9,854.12 is: 13,598.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.62 : 25,167.90 = 9,854.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.62/25,167.90 = 9,854.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.62x = 25,167.90 × 9,854.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.62x = 248,007,380.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,007,380.91/18,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.67

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