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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.68, 27,041.66 and 9,134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.68, 27,041.66 and 9,134.60 is: 13,705.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.68 : 27,041.66 = 9,134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.68/27,041.66 = 9,134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.68x = 27,041.66 × 9,134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.68x = 247,014,701.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,014,701.76/18,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.01

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