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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,242.02, 25,174.02 and 9,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,242.02, 25,174.02 and 9,858.52 is: 13,604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,242.02 : 25,174.02 = 9,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,242.02/25,174.02 = 9,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,242.02x = 25,174.02 × 9,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,242.02x = 248,178,648.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,178,648.09/18,242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.78

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