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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,141.04, 27,230.10 and 9,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,141.04, 27,230.10 and 9,382.24 is: 14,082.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,141.04 : 27,230.10 = 9,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,141.04/27,230.10 = 9,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,141.04x = 27,230.10 × 9,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,141.04x = 255,479,333.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,479,333.42/18,141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,082.95

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