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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,242.82, 25,175.09 and 9,859.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,242.82, 25,175.09 and 9,859.32 is: 13,605.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,242.82 : 25,175.09 = 9,859.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,242.82/25,175.09 = 9,859.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,242.82x = 25,175.09 × 9,859.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,242.82x = 248,209,219.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,209,219.04/18,242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,605.86

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