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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,107.18, 27,161.60 and 9,359.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,107.18, 27,161.60 and 9,359.18 is: 14,039.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,107.18 : 27,161.60 = 9,359.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,107.18/27,161.60 = 9,359.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,107.18x = 27,161.60 × 9,359.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,107.18x = 254,210,191.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,210,191.08/18,107.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,039.20

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