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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.19, 25,175.60 and 9,859.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.19, 25,175.60 and 9,859.69 is: 13,606.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.19 : 25,175.60 = 9,859.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.19/25,175.60 = 9,859.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.19x = 25,175.60 × 9,859.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.19x = 248,223,611.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,223,611.56/18,243.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.37

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