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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.87, 25,181.99 and 9,864.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.87, 25,181.99 and 9,864.37 is: 13,612.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.87 : 25,181.99 = 9,864.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.87/25,181.99 = 9,864.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.87x = 25,181.99 × 9,864.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.87x = 248,404,391.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,404,391.41/18,247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,612.79

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