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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,229.47, 27,334.49 and 9,442.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,229.47, 27,334.49 and 9,442.59 is: 14,158.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,229.47 : 27,334.49 = 9,442.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,229.47/27,334.49 = 9,442.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,229.47x = 27,334.49 × 9,442.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,229.47x = 258,108,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,108,334.72/18,229.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,158.85

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