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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,154.56, 27,238.56 and 9,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,154.56, 27,238.56 and 9,384 is: 14,079.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,154.56 : 27,238.56 = 9,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,154.56/27,238.56 = 9,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,154.56x = 27,238.56 × 9,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,154.56x = 255,606,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,606,647.04/18,154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,079.47

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