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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,021.79, 27,032.70 and 9,251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,021.79, 27,032.70 and 9,251.11 is: 13,876.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,021.79 : 27,032.70 = 9,251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,021.79/27,032.70 = 9,251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,021.79x = 27,032.70 × 9,251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,021.79x = 250,082,481.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,082,481.30/18,021.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,876.67

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