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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,650.04, 27,946.26 and 9,422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,650.04, 27,946.26 and 9,422.52 is: 14,119.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,650.04 : 27,946.26 = 9,422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,650.04/27,946.26 = 9,422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,650.04x = 27,946.26 × 9,422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,650.04x = 263,324,193.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,324,193.78/18,650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,119.23

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