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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,241.88, 25,173.79 and 9,858.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,241.88, 25,173.79 and 9,858.38 is: 13,604.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,241.88 : 25,173.79 = 9,858.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,241.88/25,173.79 = 9,858.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,241.88x = 25,173.79 × 9,858.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,241.88x = 248,172,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,172,637.35/18,241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.56

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