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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.59, 27,083.16 and 9,171.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.59, 27,083.16 and 9,171.49 is: 13,754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.59 : 27,083.16 = 9,171.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.59/27,083.16 = 9,171.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.59x = 27,083.16 × 9,171.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.59x = 248,392,931.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,392,931.11/18,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,754.07

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