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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,158.40, 27,251.10 and 9,388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,158.40, 27,251.10 and 9,388.80 is: 14,090.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,158.40 : 27,251.10 = 9,388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,158.40/27,251.10 = 9,388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,158.40x = 27,251.10 × 9,388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,158.40x = 255,855,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,855,127.68/18,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,090.18

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