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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.93, 27,196.64 and 9,815.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.93, 27,196.64 and 9,815.05 is: 14,695.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.93 : 27,196.64 = 9,815.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.93/27,196.64 = 9,815.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.93x = 27,196.64 × 9,815.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.93x = 266,936,299.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,936,299.06/18,164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,695.14

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