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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,161.72, 27,228.74 and 9,391.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,161.72, 27,228.74 and 9,391.04 is: 14,079.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,161.72 : 27,228.74 = 9,391.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,161.72/27,228.74 = 9,391.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,161.72x = 27,228.74 × 9,391.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,161.72x = 255,706,186.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,706,186.49/18,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,079.40

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