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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.30, 27,225.45 and 9,402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.30, 27,225.45 and 9,402.30 is: 14,103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.30 : 27,225.45 = 9,402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.30/27,225.45 = 9,402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.30x = 27,225.45 × 9,402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.30x = 255,981,848.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,981,848.54/18,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,103.45

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