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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,200.70, 27,301.05 and 9,343.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,200.70, 27,301.05 and 9,343.35 is: 14,015.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,200.70 : 27,301.05 = 9,343.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,200.70/27,301.05 = 9,343.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,200.70x = 27,301.05 × 9,343.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,200.70x = 255,083,265.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,083,265.52/18,200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,015.03

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