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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.84, 25,182.02 and 9,864.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.84, 25,182.02 and 9,864.34 is: 13,612.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.84 : 25,182.02 = 9,864.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.84/25,182.02 = 9,864.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.84x = 25,182.02 × 9,864.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.84x = 248,403,968.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,403,968.87/18,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,612.79

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