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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.07, 27,362.10 and 9,479.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.07, 27,362.10 and 9,479.63 is: 14,215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.07 : 27,362.10 = 9,479.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.07/27,362.10 = 9,479.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.07x = 27,362.10 × 9,479.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.07x = 259,382,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,382,687.98/18,247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.03

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