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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.06, 25,175.43 and 9,859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.06, 25,175.43 and 9,859.56 is: 13,606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.06 : 25,175.43 = 9,859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.06/25,175.43 = 9,859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.06x = 25,175.43 × 9,859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.06x = 248,218,662.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,218,662.61/18,243.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.20

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