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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,117.70, 27,176.55 and 9,369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,117.70, 27,176.55 and 9,369.70 is: 14,054.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,117.70 : 27,176.55 = 9,369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,117.70/27,176.55 = 9,369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,117.70x = 27,176.55 × 9,369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,117.70x = 254,636,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,636,120.54/18,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,054.55

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