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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.97, 25,168.40 and 9,854.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.97, 25,168.40 and 9,854.47 is: 13,599.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.97 : 25,168.40 = 9,854.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.97/25,168.40 = 9,854.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.97x = 25,168.40 × 9,854.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.97x = 248,021,242.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,021,242.75/18,237.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,599.17

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