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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,242.06, 25,174.05 and 9,858.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,242.06, 25,174.05 and 9,858.56 is: 13,604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,242.06 : 25,174.05 = 9,858.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,242.06/25,174.05 = 9,858.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,242.06x = 25,174.05 × 9,858.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,242.06x = 248,179,945.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,179,945.30/18,242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.82

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