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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,136.72, 27,146.76 and 9,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,136.72, 27,146.76 and 9,359.68 is: 14,009.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,136.72 : 27,146.76 = 9,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,136.72/27,146.76 = 9,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,136.72x = 27,146.76 × 9,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,136.72x = 254,084,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,084,986.64/18,136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,009.42

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