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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.28, 27,357.91 and 9,476.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.28, 27,357.91 and 9,476.84 is: 14,210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.28 : 27,357.91 = 9,476.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.28/27,357.91 = 9,476.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.28x = 27,357.91 × 9,476.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.28x = 259,266,399.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,266,399.01/18,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,210.84

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