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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.48, 25,181.49 and 9,863.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.48, 25,181.49 and 9,863.98 is: 13,612.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.48 : 25,181.49 = 9,863.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.48/25,181.49 = 9,863.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.48x = 25,181.49 × 9,863.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.48x = 248,389,713.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,389,713.73/18,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,612.27

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