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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.58, 25,181.68 and 9,864.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.58, 25,181.68 and 9,864.08 is: 13,612.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.58 : 25,181.68 = 9,864.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.58/25,181.68 = 9,864.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.58x = 25,181.68 × 9,864.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.58x = 248,394,106.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,394,106.05/18,247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,612.44

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