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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.50, 25,184.31 and 9,866

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.50, 25,184.31 and 9,866 is: 13,615.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.50 : 25,184.31 = 9,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.50/25,184.31 = 9,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.50x = 25,184.31 × 9,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.50x = 248,468,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,468,402.46/18,249.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,615.08

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