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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,135.72, 27,145.26 and 9,358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,135.72, 27,145.26 and 9,358.68 is: 14,007.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,135.72 : 27,145.26 = 9,358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,135.72/27,145.26 = 9,358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,135.72x = 27,145.26 × 9,358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,135.72x = 254,043,801.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,043,801.86/18,135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.92

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