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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,242.18, 25,174.22 and 9,858.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,242.18, 25,174.22 and 9,858.68 is: 13,604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,242.18 : 25,174.22 = 9,858.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,242.18/25,174.22 = 9,858.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,242.18x = 25,174.22 × 9,858.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,242.18x = 248,184,579.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,184,579.23/18,242.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.98

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