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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,157.22, 27,221.99 and 9,386.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,157.22, 27,221.99 and 9,386.54 is: 14,072.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,157.22 : 27,221.99 = 9,386.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,157.22/27,221.99 = 9,386.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,157.22x = 27,221.99 × 9,386.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,157.22x = 255,520,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,520,298.01/18,157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,072.66

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