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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.04, 27,082.38 and 9,145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.04, 27,082.38 and 9,145.16 is: 13,719.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.04 : 27,082.38 = 9,145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.04/27,082.38 = 9,145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.04x = 27,082.38 × 9,145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.04x = 247,672,698.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,672,698.28/18,052.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,719.93

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