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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.60, 27,431.40 and 9,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.60, 27,431.40 and 9,052.40 is: 13,578.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.60 : 27,431.40 = 9,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.60/27,431.40 = 9,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.60x = 27,431.40 × 9,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.60x = 248,320,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,320,005.36/18,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,578.60

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