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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,167.94, 27,245.34 and 9,839.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,167.94, 27,245.34 and 9,839.52 is: 14,755.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,167.94 : 27,245.34 = 9,839.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,167.94/27,245.34 = 9,839.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,167.94x = 27,245.34 × 9,839.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,167.94x = 268,081,067.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,081,067.84/18,167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,755.72

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