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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.13, 27,157.27 and 9,332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.13, 27,157.27 and 9,332.55 is: 14,006.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.13 : 27,157.27 = 9,332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.13/27,157.27 = 9,332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.13x = 27,157.27 × 9,332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.13x = 253,446,580.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,446,580.14/18,095.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,006.34

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