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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,214.68, 27,332.88 and 9,449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,214.68, 27,332.88 and 9,449.52 is: 14,179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,214.68 : 27,332.88 = 9,449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,214.68/27,332.88 = 9,449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,214.68x = 27,332.88 × 9,449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,214.68x = 258,282,596.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,282,596.22/18,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,179.91

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