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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151.89, 27,207.38 and 9,242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151.89, 27,207.38 and 9,242.20 is: 13,852.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151.89 : 27,207.38 = 9,242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151.89/27,207.38 = 9,242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151.89x = 27,207.38 × 9,242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151.89x = 251,456,091.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,456,091.55/18,151.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.89

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