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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.50, 25,176.03 and 9,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.50, 25,176.03 and 9,860 is: 13,606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.50 : 25,176.03 = 9,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.50/25,176.03 = 9,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.50x = 25,176.03 × 9,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.50x = 248,235,655.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,235,655.80/18,243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.80

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