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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,460.08, 27,667.08 and 9,228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,460.08, 27,667.08 and 9,228.72 is: 13,831.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,460.08 : 27,667.08 = 9,228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,460.08/27,667.08 = 9,228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,460.08x = 27,667.08 × 9,228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,460.08x = 255,331,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,331,734.54/18,460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,831.56

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