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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,172.26, 27,266.13 and 9,413.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,172.26, 27,266.13 and 9,413.34 is: 14,124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,172.26 : 27,266.13 = 9,413.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,172.26/27,266.13 = 9,413.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,172.26x = 27,266.13 × 9,413.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,172.26x = 256,665,352.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,665,352.17/18,172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,124.02

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