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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.09, 27,283.22 and 9,416.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.09, 27,283.22 and 9,416.51 is: 14,132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.09 : 27,283.22 = 9,416.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.09/27,283.22 = 9,416.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.09x = 27,283.22 × 9,416.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.09x = 256,912,735.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,912,735.09/18,179.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,132.32

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