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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,242.81, 25,175.09 and 9,859.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,242.81, 25,175.09 and 9,859.31 is: 13,605.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,242.81 : 25,175.09 = 9,859.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,242.81/25,175.09 = 9,859.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,242.81x = 25,175.09 × 9,859.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,242.81x = 248,209,030.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,209,030.23/18,242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,605.85

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