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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.06, 25,179.48 and 9,862.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.06, 25,179.48 and 9,862.56 is: 13,610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.06 : 25,179.48 = 9,862.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.06/25,179.48 = 9,862.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.06x = 25,179.48 × 9,862.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.06x = 248,334,132.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,334,132.27/18,246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,610.29

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