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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.84, 27,329.88 and 9,469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.84, 27,329.88 and 9,469.32 is: 14,178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.84 : 27,329.88 = 9,469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.84/27,329.88 = 9,469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.84x = 27,329.88 × 9,469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.84x = 258,795,379.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,795,379.28/18,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,178.36

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