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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,126.13, 27,163.91 and 9,788.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,126.13, 27,163.91 and 9,788.19 is: 14,668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,126.13 : 27,163.91 = 9,788.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,126.13/27,163.91 = 9,788.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,126.13x = 27,163.91 × 9,788.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,126.13x = 265,885,532.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,885,532.57/18,126.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,668.63

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