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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,159.09, 27,246.85 and 9,269.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,159.09, 27,246.85 and 9,269.83 is: 13,908.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,159.09 : 27,246.85 = 9,269.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,159.09/27,246.85 = 9,269.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,159.09x = 27,246.85 × 9,269.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,159.09x = 252,573,667.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,573,667.54/18,159.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,908.94

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