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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.08, 27,807.04 and 9,173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.08, 27,807.04 and 9,173.28 is: 13,755.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.08 : 27,807.04 = 9,173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.08/27,807.04 = 9,173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.08x = 27,807.04 × 9,173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.08x = 255,081,763.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,081,763.89/18,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,755.43

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