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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.67, 25,184.55 and 9,866.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.67, 25,184.55 and 9,866.17 is: 13,615.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.67 : 25,184.55 = 9,866.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.67/25,184.55 = 9,866.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.67x = 25,184.55 × 9,866.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.67x = 248,475,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,475,051.67/18,249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,615.32

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