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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.52, 27,885.62 and 9,232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.52, 27,885.62 and 9,232.10 is: 13,844.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.52 : 27,885.62 = 9,232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.52/27,885.62 = 9,232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.52x = 27,885.62 × 9,232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.52x = 257,442,832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,442,832.40/18,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,844.35

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