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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.34, 27,501.33 and 9,453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.34, 27,501.33 and 9,453.12 is: 14,181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.34 : 27,501.33 = 9,453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.34/27,501.33 = 9,453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.34x = 27,501.33 × 9,453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.34x = 259,973,372.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,973,372.65/18,332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,181.13

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