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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.35, 27,368.74 and 9,364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.35, 27,368.74 and 9,364.02 is: 14,041.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.35 : 27,368.74 = 9,364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.35/27,368.74 = 9,364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.35x = 27,368.74 × 9,364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.35x = 256,281,439.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,281,439.08/18,252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,041.01

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