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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,245.59, 25,178.92 and 9,862.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,245.59, 25,178.92 and 9,862.09 is: 13,609.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,245.59 : 25,178.92 = 9,862.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,245.59/25,178.92 = 9,862.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,245.59x = 25,178.92 × 9,862.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,245.59x = 248,316,687.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,316,687.54/18,245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,609.68

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