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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.84, 27,307.41 and 9,454.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.84, 27,307.41 and 9,454.29 is: 14,155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.84 : 27,307.41 = 9,454.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.84/27,307.41 = 9,454.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.84x = 27,307.41 × 9,454.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.84x = 258,172,173.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,172,173.29/18,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,155.85

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