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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.02, 25,176.78 and 9,860.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.02, 25,176.78 and 9,860.52 is: 13,607.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.02 : 25,176.78 = 9,860.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.02/25,176.78 = 9,860.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.02x = 25,176.78 × 9,860.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.02x = 248,256,142.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,256,142.73/18,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.54

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