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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.14, 27,033.21 and 9,252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.14, 27,033.21 and 9,252.18 is: 13,878.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.14 : 27,033.21 = 9,252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.14/27,033.21 = 9,252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.14x = 27,033.21 × 9,252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.14x = 250,116,124.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,116,124.90/18,022.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,878.27

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