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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,242.96, 25,175.27 and 9,859.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,242.96, 25,175.27 and 9,859.46 is: 13,606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,242.96 : 25,175.27 = 9,859.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,242.96/25,175.27 = 9,859.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,242.96x = 25,175.27 × 9,859.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,242.96x = 248,214,466.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,214,466.33/18,242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.04

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