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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,403.06, 27,593.34 and 9,031.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,403.06, 27,593.34 and 9,031.18 is: 13,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,403.06 : 27,593.34 = 9,031.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,403.06/27,593.34 = 9,031.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,403.06x = 27,593.34 × 9,031.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,403.06x = 249,200,420.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,200,420.34/18,403.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.25

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