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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,131.97, 27,176.09 and 9,362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,131.97, 27,176.09 and 9,362.10 is: 14,031.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,131.97 : 27,176.09 = 9,362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,131.97/27,176.09 = 9,362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,131.97x = 27,176.09 × 9,362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,131.97x = 254,425,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,425,225.38/18,131.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,031.86

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