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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.56, 25,181.70 and 9,864.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.56, 25,181.70 and 9,864.12 is: 13,612.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.56 : 25,181.70 = 9,864.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.56/25,181.70 = 9,864.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.56x = 25,181.70 × 9,864.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.56x = 248,395,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,395,310.60/18,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,612.52

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