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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.44, 27,195.12 and 9,943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.44, 27,195.12 and 9,943.20 is: 14,902.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.44 : 27,195.12 = 9,943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.44/27,195.12 = 9,943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.44x = 27,195.12 × 9,943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.44x = 270,406,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,406,517.18/18,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,902.17

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