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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.80, 27,414.36 and 9,388.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.80, 27,414.36 and 9,388.74 is: 14,083.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.80 : 27,414.36 = 9,388.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.80/27,414.36 = 9,388.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.80x = 27,414.36 × 9,388.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.80x = 257,386,298.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,386,298.31/18,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,083.45

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