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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,076.36, 27,114.78 and 9,306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,076.36, 27,114.78 and 9,306.76 is: 13,960.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,076.36 : 27,114.78 = 9,306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,076.36/27,114.78 = 9,306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,076.36x = 27,114.78 × 9,306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,076.36x = 252,350,749.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,350,749.91/18,076.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,960.26

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