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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.23, 27,430.27 and 9,392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.23, 27,430.27 and 9,392.21 is: 14,095.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.23 : 27,430.27 = 9,392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.23/27,430.27 = 9,392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.23x = 27,430.27 × 9,392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.23x = 257,630,695.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,630,695.56/18,277.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,095.72

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