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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.29, 27,958.11 and 9,299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.29, 27,958.11 and 9,299.22 is: 13,938.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.29 : 27,958.11 = 9,299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.29/27,958.11 = 9,299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.29x = 27,958.11 × 9,299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.29x = 259,988,615.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,988,615.67/18,652.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,938.70

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