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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.90, 27,362.49 and 9,354.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.90, 27,362.49 and 9,354.34 is: 14,029.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.90 : 27,362.49 = 9,354.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.90/27,362.49 = 9,354.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.90x = 27,362.49 × 9,354.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.90x = 255,958,034.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,958,034.71/18,244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,029.02

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