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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,182.94, 27,223.62 and 9,833.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,182.94, 27,223.62 and 9,833.04 is: 14,722.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,182.94 : 27,223.62 = 9,833.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,182.94/27,223.62 = 9,833.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,182.94x = 27,223.62 × 9,833.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,182.94x = 267,690,944.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,690,944.40/18,182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,722.09

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