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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,195.76, 27,308.35 and 9,433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,195.76, 27,308.35 and 9,433.18 is: 14,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,195.76 : 27,308.35 = 9,433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,195.76/27,308.35 = 9,433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,195.76x = 27,308.35 × 9,433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,195.76x = 257,604,581.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,604,581.05/18,195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,157.40

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