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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,241.50, 25,173.27 and 9,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,241.50, 25,173.27 and 9,858 is: 13,604.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,241.50 : 25,173.27 = 9,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,241.50/25,173.27 = 9,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,241.50x = 25,173.27 × 9,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,241.50x = 248,158,095.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,158,095.66/18,241.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.04

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