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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,462.08, 27,670.08 and 9,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,462.08, 27,670.08 and 9,230.72 is: 13,834.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,462.08 : 27,670.08 = 9,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,462.08/27,670.08 = 9,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,462.08x = 27,670.08 × 9,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,462.08x = 255,414,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,414,760.86/18,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,834.56

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