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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,321.72, 27,460.62 and 9,441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,321.72, 27,460.62 and 9,441.28 is: 14,150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,321.72 : 27,460.62 = 9,441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,321.72/27,460.62 = 9,441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,321.72x = 27,460.62 × 9,441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,321.72x = 259,263,402.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,263,402.39/18,321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,150.60

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