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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.83, 25,180.61 and 9,863.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.83, 25,180.61 and 9,863.33 is: 13,611.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.83 : 25,180.61 = 9,863.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.83/25,180.61 = 9,863.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.83x = 25,180.61 × 9,863.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.83x = 248,364,490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,364,490.81/18,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.38

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