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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,125.62, 27,167.94 and 9,787.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,125.62, 27,167.94 and 9,787.06 is: 14,669.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,125.62 : 27,167.94 = 9,787.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,125.62/27,167.94 = 9,787.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,125.62x = 27,167.94 × 9,787.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,125.62x = 265,894,258.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,894,258.86/18,125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,669.53

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