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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.10, 25,183.75 and 9,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.10, 25,183.75 and 9,865.60 is: 13,614.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.10 : 25,183.75 = 9,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.10/25,183.75 = 9,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.10x = 25,183.75 × 9,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.10x = 248,452,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,452,804/18,249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,614.52

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