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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.79, 25,168.14 and 9,854.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.79, 25,168.14 and 9,854.29 is: 13,598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.79 : 25,168.14 = 9,854.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.79/25,168.14 = 9,854.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.79x = 25,168.14 × 9,854.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.79x = 248,014,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,014,150.32/18,237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.91

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