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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,455.94, 27,664.47 and 9,202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,455.94, 27,664.47 and 9,202.50 is: 13,794.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,455.94 : 27,664.47 = 9,202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,455.94/27,664.47 = 9,202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,455.94x = 27,664.47 × 9,202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,455.94x = 254,582,285.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,582,285.18/18,455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.06

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