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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,241.70, 25,173.54 and 9,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,241.70, 25,173.54 and 9,858.20 is: 13,604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,241.70 : 25,173.54 = 9,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,241.70/25,173.54 = 9,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,241.70x = 25,173.54 × 9,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,241.70x = 248,165,792.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,165,792.03/18,241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.31

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