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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.80, 27,023.40 and 9,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.80, 27,023.40 and 9,274.80 is: 13,906.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.80 : 27,023.40 = 9,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.80/27,023.40 = 9,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.80x = 27,023.40 × 9,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.80x = 250,636,630.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,636,630.32/18,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,906.64

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