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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.57, 25,176.12 and 9,860.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.57, 25,176.12 and 9,860.07 is: 13,606.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.57 : 25,176.12 = 9,860.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.57/25,176.12 = 9,860.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.57x = 25,176.12 × 9,860.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.57x = 248,238,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,238,305.53/18,243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.89

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