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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.55, 27,376.35 and 9,484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.55, 27,376.35 and 9,484.68 is: 14,224.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.55 : 27,376.35 = 9,484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.55/27,376.35 = 9,484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.55x = 27,376.35 × 9,484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.55x = 259,655,919.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,655,919.32/18,254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,224.18

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