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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.41, 27,377.01 and 9,503.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.41, 27,377.01 and 9,503.34 is: 14,246.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.41 : 27,377.01 = 9,503.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.41/27,377.01 = 9,503.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.41x = 27,377.01 × 9,503.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.41x = 260,173,034.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,173,034.21/18,262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,246.37

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