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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,549.79, 27,812.32 and 9,643.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,549.79, 27,812.32 and 9,643.23 is: 14,458.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,549.79 : 27,812.32 = 9,643.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,549.79/27,812.32 = 9,643.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,549.79x = 27,812.32 × 9,643.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,549.79x = 268,200,598.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,200,598.59/18,549.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,458.42

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