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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.63, 25,183.13 and 9,865.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.63, 25,183.13 and 9,865.13 is: 13,613.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.63 : 25,183.13 = 9,865.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.63/25,183.13 = 9,865.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.63x = 25,183.13 × 9,865.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.63x = 248,434,676.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,434,676.02/18,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,613.88

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