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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,467.94, 27,682.47 and 9,214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,467.94, 27,682.47 and 9,214.50 is: 13,812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,467.94 : 27,682.47 = 9,214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,467.94/27,682.47 = 9,214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,467.94x = 27,682.47 × 9,214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,467.94x = 255,080,119.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,080,119.82/18,467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.05

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