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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.62, 25,176.22 and 9,860.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.62, 25,176.22 and 9,860.12 is: 13,606.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.62 : 25,176.22 = 9,860.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.62/25,176.22 = 9,860.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.62x = 25,176.22 × 9,860.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.62x = 248,240,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,240,399.82/18,243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.97

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