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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,242.70, 25,174.92 and 9,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,242.70, 25,174.92 and 9,859.20 is: 13,605.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,242.70 : 25,174.92 = 9,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,242.70/25,174.92 = 9,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,242.70x = 25,174.92 × 9,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,242.70x = 248,204,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,204,571.26/18,242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,605.69

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