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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,107.68, 27,162.36 and 9,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,107.68, 27,162.36 and 9,359.68 is: 14,039.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,107.68 : 27,162.36 = 9,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,107.68/27,162.36 = 9,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,107.68x = 27,162.36 × 9,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,107.68x = 254,230,815.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,230,815.03/18,107.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,039.95

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