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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.97, 25,183.56 and 9,865.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.97, 25,183.56 and 9,865.47 is: 13,614.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.97 : 25,183.56 = 9,865.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.97/25,183.56 = 9,865.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.97x = 25,183.56 × 9,865.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.97x = 248,447,655.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,447,655.67/18,248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,614.34

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