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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.89, 25,176.55 and 9,860.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.89, 25,176.55 and 9,860.39 is: 13,607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.89 : 25,176.55 = 9,860.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.89/25,176.55 = 9,860.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.89x = 25,176.55 × 9,860.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.89x = 248,250,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,250,601.85/18,243.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.33

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