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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.72, 27,230.24 and 9,392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.72, 27,230.24 and 9,392.04 is: 14,080.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.72 : 27,230.24 = 9,392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.72/27,230.24 = 9,392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.72x = 27,230.24 × 9,392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.72x = 255,747,503.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,747,503.29/18,162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,080.90

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