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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,199.22, 27,242.33 and 9,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,199.22, 27,242.33 and 9,858.52 is: 14,757.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,199.22 : 27,242.33 = 9,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,199.22/27,242.33 = 9,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,199.22x = 27,242.33 × 9,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,199.22x = 268,569,055.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,569,055.15/18,199.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,757.17

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