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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,238.84, 27,308.91 and 9,455.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,238.84, 27,308.91 and 9,455.29 is: 14,157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,238.84 : 27,308.91 = 9,455.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,238.84/27,308.91 = 9,455.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,238.84x = 27,308.91 × 9,455.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,238.84x = 258,213,663.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,213,663.63/18,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,157.35

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