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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,015.12, 27,038.88 and 9,256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,015.12, 27,038.88 and 9,256.32 is: 13,892.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,015.12 : 27,038.88 = 9,256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,015.12/27,038.88 = 9,256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,015.12x = 27,038.88 × 9,256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,015.12x = 250,280,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,280,525.72/18,015.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.80

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