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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,222.96, 27,335.20 and 9,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,222.96, 27,335.20 and 9,452.24 is: 14,178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,222.96 : 27,335.20 = 9,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,222.96/27,335.20 = 9,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,222.96x = 27,335.20 × 9,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,222.96x = 258,378,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,378,870.85/18,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,178.75

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