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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.47, 25,184.27 and 9,865.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.47, 25,184.27 and 9,865.97 is: 13,615.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.47 : 25,184.27 = 9,865.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.47/25,184.27 = 9,865.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.47x = 25,184.27 × 9,865.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.47x = 248,467,245.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,467,245.48/18,249.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,615.04

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