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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,227.11, 27,344.85 and 9,460.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,227.11, 27,344.85 and 9,460.09 is: 14,192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,227.11 : 27,344.85 = 9,460.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,227.11/27,344.85 = 9,460.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,227.11x = 27,344.85 × 9,460.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,227.11x = 258,684,742.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,684,742.04/18,227.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,192.31

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