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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,133.50, 27,214.88 and 9,370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,133.50, 27,214.88 and 9,370.92 is: 14,063.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,133.50 : 27,214.88 = 9,370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,133.50/27,214.88 = 9,370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,133.50x = 27,214.88 × 9,370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,133.50x = 255,028,416.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,028,416.44/18,133.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,063.94

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