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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.30, 25,175.70 and 9,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.30, 25,175.70 and 9,859.80 is: 13,606.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.30 : 25,175.70 = 9,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.30/25,175.70 = 9,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.30x = 25,175.70 × 9,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.30x = 248,227,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,227,366.86/18,243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.49

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