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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.07, 27,349.61 and 9,449.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.07, 27,349.61 and 9,449.55 is: 14,174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.07 : 27,349.61 = 9,449.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.07/27,349.61 = 9,449.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.07x = 27,349.61 × 9,449.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.07x = 258,441,459.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,441,459.93/18,233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,174.33

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