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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.20, 27,067.20 and 9,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.20, 27,067.20 and 9,289.60 is: 13,923.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.20 : 27,067.20 = 9,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.20/27,067.20 = 9,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.20x = 27,067.20 × 9,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.20x = 251,443,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,443,461.12/18,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,923.29

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