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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.67, 25,176.31 and 9,860.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.67, 25,176.31 and 9,860.17 is: 13,607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.67 : 25,176.31 = 9,860.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.67/25,176.31 = 9,860.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.67x = 25,176.31 × 9,860.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.67x = 248,242,696.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,242,696.57/18,243.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.06

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