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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.72, 27,358.32 and 9,343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.72, 27,358.32 and 9,343.08 is: 14,003.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.72 : 27,358.32 = 9,343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.72/27,358.32 = 9,343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.72x = 27,358.32 × 9,343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.72x = 255,610,972.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,610,972.43/18,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,003.99

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