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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,245.98, 25,179.42 and 9,862.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,245.98, 25,179.42 and 9,862.48 is: 13,610.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,245.98 : 25,179.42 = 9,862.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,245.98/25,179.42 = 9,862.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,245.98x = 25,179.42 × 9,862.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,245.98x = 248,331,526.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,331,526.16/18,245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,610.20

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