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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.58, 25,183.05 and 9,865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.58, 25,183.05 and 9,865.08 is: 13,613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.58 : 25,183.05 = 9,865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.58/25,183.05 = 9,865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.58x = 25,183.05 × 9,865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.58x = 248,432,802.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,432,802.89/18,248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,613.82

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