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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,268.00, 27,396.43 and 9,498.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,268.00, 27,396.43 and 9,498.13 is: 14,244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268.00 : 27,396.43 = 9,498.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268.00/27,396.43 = 9,498.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268.00x = 27,396.43 × 9,498.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268.00x = 260,214,761.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,214,761.44/18,268.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,244.30

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