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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,199.19, 27,248.10 and 9,295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,199.19, 27,248.10 and 9,295.24 is: 13,916.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,199.19 : 27,248.10 = 9,295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,199.19/27,248.10 = 9,295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,199.19x = 27,248.10 × 9,295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,199.19x = 253,277,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,277,582.57/18,199.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.97

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