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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.24, 25,182.51 and 9,864.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.24, 25,182.51 and 9,864.74 is: 13,613.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.24 : 25,182.51 = 9,864.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.24/25,182.51 = 9,864.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.24x = 25,182.51 × 9,864.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.24x = 248,418,939.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,418,939.66/18,248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,613.31

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