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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,137.76, 27,214.44 and 9,378.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,137.76, 27,214.44 and 9,378.82 is: 14,072.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,137.76 : 27,214.44 = 9,378.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,137.76/27,214.44 = 9,378.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,137.76x = 27,214.44 × 9,378.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,137.76x = 255,239,334.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,239,334.16/18,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,072.26

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