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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.82, 27,341.63 and 9,350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.82, 27,341.63 and 9,350.33 is: 14,003.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.82 : 27,341.63 = 9,350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.82/27,341.63 = 9,350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.82x = 27,341.63 × 9,350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.82x = 255,653,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,653,216.49/18,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,003.16

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