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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.46, 27,364.68 and 9,470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.46, 27,364.68 and 9,470.88 is: 14,213.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.46 : 27,364.68 = 9,470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.46/27,364.68 = 9,470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.46x = 27,364.68 × 9,470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.46x = 259,167,600.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,167,600.52/18,233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,213.85

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