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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,242.30, 25,174.32 and 9,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,242.30, 25,174.32 and 9,858.80 is: 13,605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,242.30 : 25,174.32 = 9,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,242.30/25,174.32 = 9,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,242.30x = 25,174.32 × 9,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,242.30x = 248,188,586.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,188,586.02/18,242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,605.11

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