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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,245.94, 27,377.11 and 9,476.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,245.94, 27,377.11 and 9,476.07 is: 14,218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,245.94 : 27,377.11 = 9,476.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,245.94/27,377.11 = 9,476.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,245.94x = 27,377.11 × 9,476.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,245.94x = 259,427,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,427,410.76/18,245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,218.36

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