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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.20, 27,231.90 and 9,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.20, 27,231.90 and 9,956.20 is: 14,926.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.20 : 27,231.90 = 9,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.20/27,231.90 = 9,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.20x = 27,231.90 × 9,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.20x = 271,126,242.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,126,242.78/18,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,926.41

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