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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,146.67, 27,215.74 and 9,376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,146.67, 27,215.74 and 9,376.80 is: 14,063.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,146.67 : 27,215.74 = 9,376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,146.67/27,215.74 = 9,376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,146.67x = 27,215.74 × 9,376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,146.67x = 255,196,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,196,550.83/18,146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,063.00

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