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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,388.53, 27,573.21 and 9,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,388.53, 27,573.21 and 9,030.30 is: 13,540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,388.53 : 27,573.21 = 9,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,388.53/27,573.21 = 9,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,388.53x = 27,573.21 × 9,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,388.53x = 248,994,358.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,994,358.26/18,388.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.74

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