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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,238.59, 25,169.25 and 9,855.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,238.59, 25,169.25 and 9,855.09 is: 13,600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,238.59 : 25,169.25 = 9,855.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,238.59/25,169.25 = 9,855.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,238.59x = 25,169.25 × 9,855.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,238.59x = 248,045,223.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,045,223.98/18,238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,600.02

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