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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,206.12, 27,325.46 and 9,327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,206.12, 27,325.46 and 9,327.50 is: 13,999.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206.12 : 27,325.46 = 9,327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206.12/27,325.46 = 9,327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206.12x = 27,325.46 × 9,327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206.12x = 254,878,181.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,878,181.51/18,206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,999.59

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