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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,017.24, 27,023.42 and 9,252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,017.24, 27,023.42 and 9,252.23 is: 13,877.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,017.24 : 27,023.42 = 9,252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,017.24/27,023.42 = 9,252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,017.24x = 27,023.42 × 9,252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,017.24x = 250,026,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,026,785.24/18,017.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,877.09

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