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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,226.62, 27,354.51 and 9,464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,226.62, 27,354.51 and 9,464.04 is: 14,203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,226.62 : 27,354.51 = 9,464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,226.62/27,354.51 = 9,464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,226.62x = 27,354.51 × 9,464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,226.62x = 258,884,176.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,884,176.82/18,226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,203.63

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