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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,084.85, 27,105.39 and 9,314.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,084.85, 27,105.39 and 9,314.98 is: 13,961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,084.85 : 27,105.39 = 9,314.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,084.85/27,105.39 = 9,314.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,084.85x = 27,105.39 × 9,314.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,084.85x = 252,486,165.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,486,165.74/18,084.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,961.20

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