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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.52, 27,517.59 and 9,581.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.52, 27,517.59 and 9,581.94 is: 14,373.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.52 : 27,517.59 = 9,581.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.52/27,517.59 = 9,581.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.52x = 27,517.59 × 9,581.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.52x = 263,671,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,671,896.32/18,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,373.33

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