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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,238.26, 25,168.81 and 9,854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,238.26, 25,168.81 and 9,854.76 is: 13,599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,238.26 : 25,168.81 = 9,854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,238.26/25,168.81 = 9,854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,238.26x = 25,168.81 × 9,854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,238.26x = 248,032,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,032,582.04/18,238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,599.57

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