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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,197.22, 27,239.33 and 9,856.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,197.22, 27,239.33 and 9,856.52 is: 14,754.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,197.22 : 27,239.33 = 9,856.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,197.22/27,239.33 = 9,856.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,197.22x = 27,239.33 × 9,856.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,197.22x = 268,485,000.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,485,000.93/18,197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,754.18

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