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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,046.08, 27,069.24 and 9,276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,046.08, 27,069.24 and 9,276.18 is: 13,914.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,046.08 : 27,069.24 = 9,276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,046.08/27,069.24 = 9,276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,046.08x = 27,069.24 × 9,276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,046.08x = 251,099,142.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,099,142.70/18,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,914.33

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