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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.94, 27,375.61 and 9,475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.94, 27,375.61 and 9,475.07 is: 14,216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.94 : 27,375.61 = 9,475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.94/27,375.61 = 9,475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.94x = 27,375.61 × 9,475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.94x = 259,385,821.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,385,821.04/18,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,216.86

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