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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.28, 27,212.99 and 9,248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.28, 27,212.99 and 9,248.38 is: 13,866.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.28 : 27,212.99 = 9,248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.28/27,212.99 = 9,248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.28x = 27,212.99 × 9,248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.28x = 251,675,958.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,675,958.18/18,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.23

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