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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,226.05, 27,314.08 and 9,322.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,226.05, 27,314.08 and 9,322.73 is: 13,971.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,226.05 : 27,314.08 = 9,322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,226.05/27,314.08 = 9,322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,226.05x = 27,314.08 × 9,322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,226.05x = 254,641,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,641,838.02/18,226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,971.31

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