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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.60, 27,279.49 and 9,414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.60, 27,279.49 and 9,414.02 is: 14,128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.60 : 27,279.49 = 9,414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.60/27,279.49 = 9,414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.60x = 27,279.49 × 9,414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.60x = 256,809,760.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,809,760.26/18,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,128.59

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