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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.80, 27,233.40 and 9,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.80, 27,233.40 and 9,414.80 is: 14,116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.80 : 27,233.40 = 9,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.80/27,233.40 = 9,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.80x = 27,233.40 × 9,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.80x = 256,397,014.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,397,014.32/18,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,116.60

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