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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,241.97, 27,313.61 and 9,458.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,241.97, 27,313.61 and 9,458.42 is: 14,162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,241.97 : 27,313.61 = 9,458.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,241.97/27,313.61 = 9,458.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,241.97x = 27,313.61 × 9,458.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,241.97x = 258,343,411.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,343,411.24/18,241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,162.04

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