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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,017.64, 27,031.32 and 9,111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,017.64, 27,031.32 and 9,111.42 is: 13,669.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,017.64 : 27,031.32 = 9,111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,017.64/27,031.32 = 9,111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,017.64x = 27,031.32 × 9,111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,017.64x = 246,293,709.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,293,709.67/18,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.59

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