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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,152.51, 27,208.35 and 9,242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,152.51, 27,208.35 and 9,242.84 is: 13,853.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,152.51 : 27,208.35 = 9,242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,152.51/27,208.35 = 9,242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,152.51x = 27,208.35 × 9,242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,152.51x = 251,482,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,482,289.67/18,152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,853.86

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