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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.23, 27,361.10 and 9,347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.23, 27,361.10 and 9,347.27 is: 14,014.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.23 : 27,361.10 = 9,347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.23/27,361.10 = 9,347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.23x = 27,361.10 × 9,347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.23x = 255,751,405.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,751,405.66/18,249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,014.37

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