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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.56, 27,323.40 and 9,465.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.56, 27,323.40 and 9,465.08 is: 14,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.56 : 27,323.40 = 9,465.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.56/27,323.40 = 9,465.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.56x = 27,323.40 × 9,465.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.56x = 258,618,166.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,618,166.87/18,248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,171.98

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