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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.70, 27,643.32 and 9,068.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.70, 27,643.32 and 9,068.22 is: 13,600.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.70 : 27,643.32 = 9,068.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.70/27,643.32 = 9,068.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.70x = 27,643.32 × 9,068.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.70x = 250,675,707.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,675,707.29/18,430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,600.99

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