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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,116.70, 27,175.05 and 9,368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,116.70, 27,175.05 and 9,368.70 is: 14,053.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,116.70 : 27,175.05 = 9,368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,116.70/27,175.05 = 9,368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,116.70x = 27,175.05 × 9,368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,116.70x = 254,594,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,594,890.94/18,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,053.05

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