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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.52, 25,180.16 and 9,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.52, 25,180.16 and 9,863 is: 13,610.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.52 : 25,180.16 = 9,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.52/25,180.16 = 9,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.52x = 25,180.16 × 9,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.52x = 248,351,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,351,918.08/18,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,610.92

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