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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,154.40, 27,231.60 and 9,386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,154.40, 27,231.60 and 9,386.40 is: 14,079.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,154.40 : 27,231.60 = 9,386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,154.40/27,231.60 = 9,386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,154.40x = 27,231.60 × 9,386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,154.40x = 255,606,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,606,690.24/18,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,079.60

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