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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,220.74, 27,345.96 and 9,458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,220.74, 27,345.96 and 9,458.16 is: 14,194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,220.74 : 27,345.96 = 9,458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,220.74/27,345.96 = 9,458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,220.74x = 27,345.96 × 9,458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,220.74x = 258,642,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,642,465.03/18,220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,194.95

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