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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.80, 25,184.72 and 9,866.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.80, 25,184.72 and 9,866.30 is: 13,615.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.80 : 25,184.72 = 9,866.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.80/25,184.72 = 9,866.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.80x = 25,184.72 × 9,866.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.80x = 248,479,901.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,479,901.68/18,249.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,615.49

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