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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.98, 27,322.59 and 9,464.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.98, 27,322.59 and 9,464.43 is: 14,171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.98 : 27,322.59 = 9,464.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.98/27,322.59 = 9,464.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.98x = 27,322.59 × 9,464.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.98x = 258,592,740.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,592,740.47/18,247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,171.03

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