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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,125.20, 27,187.80 and 9,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,125.20, 27,187.80 and 9,377.20 is: 14,065.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,125.20 : 27,187.80 = 9,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,125.20/27,187.80 = 9,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,125.20x = 27,187.80 × 9,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,125.20x = 254,945,438.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,945,438.16/18,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,065.80

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