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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,157.65, 27,249.98 and 9,388.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,157.65, 27,249.98 and 9,388.05 is: 14,089.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,157.65 : 27,249.98 = 9,388.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,157.65/27,249.98 = 9,388.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,157.65x = 27,249.98 × 9,388.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,157.65x = 255,824,127.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,824,127.80/18,157.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,089.05

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