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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.24, 27,371.54 and 9,365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.24, 27,371.54 and 9,365.90 is: 14,043.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.24 : 27,371.54 = 9,365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.24/27,371.54 = 9,365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.24x = 27,371.54 × 9,365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.24x = 256,359,198.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,359,198.33/18,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,043.82

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