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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,445.36, 27,688.58 and 9,558.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,445.36, 27,688.58 and 9,558.36 is: 14,348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,445.36 : 27,688.58 = 9,558.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,445.36/27,688.58 = 9,558.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,445.36x = 27,688.58 × 9,558.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,445.36x = 264,657,415.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,657,415.53/18,445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,348.18

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