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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.69, 27,367.27 and 9,478.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.69, 27,367.27 and 9,478.82 is: 14,215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.69 : 27,367.27 = 9,478.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.69/27,367.27 = 9,478.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.69x = 27,367.27 × 9,478.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.69x = 259,409,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,409,470.94/18,248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.24

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