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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305.88, 27,464.30 and 9,546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305.88, 27,464.30 and 9,546.96 is: 14,323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305.88 : 27,464.30 = 9,546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305.88/27,464.30 = 9,546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305.88x = 27,464.30 × 9,546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305.88x = 262,200,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,200,573.53/18,305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,323.30

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