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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,392.10, 27,594.83 and 9,031.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,392.10, 27,594.83 and 9,031.12 is: 13,549.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,392.10 : 27,594.83 = 9,031.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,392.10/27,594.83 = 9,031.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,392.10x = 27,594.83 × 9,031.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,392.10x = 249,212,221.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,212,221.11/18,392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.96

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