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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.02, 27,866.97 and 9,238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.02, 27,866.97 and 9,238.56 is: 13,847.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.02 : 27,866.97 = 9,238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.02/27,866.97 = 9,238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.02x = 27,866.97 × 9,238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.02x = 257,450,674.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,450,674.36/18,592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.38

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