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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,156.97, 27,221.62 and 9,386.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,156.97, 27,221.62 and 9,386.29 is: 14,072.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,156.97 : 27,221.62 = 9,386.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,156.97/27,221.62 = 9,386.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,156.97x = 27,221.62 × 9,386.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,156.97x = 255,509,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,509,972.66/18,156.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,072.28

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