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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.46, 27,209.98 and 9,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.46, 27,209.98 and 9,266.50 is: 13,893.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.46 : 27,209.98 = 9,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.46/27,209.98 = 9,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.46x = 27,209.98 × 9,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.46x = 252,141,273.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,141,273.14/18,148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,893.26

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