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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151.20, 27,205.20 and 9,381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151.20, 27,205.20 and 9,381.60 is: 14,061.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151.20 : 27,205.20 = 9,381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151.20/27,205.20 = 9,381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151.20x = 27,205.20 × 9,381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151.20x = 255,228,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,228,304.32/18,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,061.24

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