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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,588.94, 27,868.66 and 9,226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,588.94, 27,868.66 and 9,226.44 is: 13,832.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,588.94 : 27,868.66 = 9,226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,588.94/27,868.66 = 9,226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,588.94x = 27,868.66 × 9,226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,588.94x = 257,128,496.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,128,496.30/18,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.34

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