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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.13, 27,155.77 and 9,331.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.13, 27,155.77 and 9,331.55 is: 14,004.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.13 : 27,155.77 = 9,331.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.13/27,155.77 = 9,331.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.13x = 27,155.77 × 9,331.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.13x = 253,405,266.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,405,266.44/18,094.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,004.84

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