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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,132.72, 27,177.21 and 9,362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,132.72, 27,177.21 and 9,362.85 is: 14,032.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,132.72 : 27,177.21 = 9,362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,132.72/27,177.21 = 9,362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,132.72x = 27,177.21 × 9,362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,132.72x = 254,456,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,456,140.65/18,132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,032.98

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