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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.64, 27,035.46 and 9,253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.64, 27,035.46 and 9,253.68 is: 13,880.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.64 : 27,035.46 = 9,253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.64/27,035.46 = 9,253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.64x = 27,035.46 × 9,253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.64x = 250,177,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,177,495.49/18,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,880.52

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