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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.38, 25,180.02 and 9,862.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.38, 25,180.02 and 9,862.88 is: 13,610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.38 : 25,180.02 = 9,862.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.38/25,180.02 = 9,862.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.38x = 25,180.02 × 9,862.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.38x = 248,347,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,347,389.76/18,246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,610.78

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