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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.09, 27,315.29 and 9,459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.09, 27,315.29 and 9,459.54 is: 14,163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.09 : 27,315.29 = 9,459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.09/27,315.29 = 9,459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.09x = 27,315.29 × 9,459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.09x = 258,390,102.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,390,102.02/18,243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,163.72

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