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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.32, 27,340.88 and 9,349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.32, 27,340.88 and 9,349.83 is: 14,002.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.32 : 27,340.88 = 9,349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.32/27,340.88 = 9,349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.32x = 27,340.88 × 9,349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.32x = 255,632,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,632,533.30/18,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,002.41

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