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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.39, 27,357.71 and 9,362.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.39, 27,357.71 and 9,362.21 is: 14,031.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.39 : 27,357.71 = 9,362.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.39/27,357.71 = 9,362.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.39x = 27,357.71 × 9,362.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.39x = 256,128,442.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,128,442.54/18,254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,031.06

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