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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.72, 25,180.44 and 9,863.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.72, 25,180.44 and 9,863.22 is: 13,611.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.72 : 25,180.44 = 9,863.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.72/25,180.44 = 9,863.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.72x = 25,180.44 × 9,863.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.72x = 248,360,219.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,360,219.42/18,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.23

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