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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.02, 25,175.40 and 9,859.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.02, 25,175.40 and 9,859.52 is: 13,606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.02 : 25,175.40 = 9,859.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.02/25,175.40 = 9,859.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.02x = 25,175.40 × 9,859.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.02x = 248,217,359.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,217,359.81/18,243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.16

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