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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,239.59, 25,170.63 and 9,856.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,239.59, 25,170.63 and 9,856.09 is: 13,601.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,239.59 : 25,170.63 = 9,856.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,239.59/25,170.63 = 9,856.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,239.59x = 25,170.63 × 9,856.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,239.59x = 248,083,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,083,994.64/18,239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,601.40

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