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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,137.06, 27,225.02 and 9,369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,137.06, 27,225.02 and 9,369.62 is: 14,064.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,137.06 : 27,225.02 = 9,369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,137.06/27,225.02 = 9,369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,137.06x = 27,225.02 × 9,369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,137.06x = 255,088,091.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,088,091.89/18,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,064.47

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