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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.20, 27,254.40 and 9,971.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.20, 27,254.40 and 9,971.20 is: 14,948.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.20 : 27,254.40 = 9,971.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.20/27,254.40 = 9,971.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.20x = 27,254.40 × 9,971.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.20x = 271,759,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,759,073.28/18,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,948.90

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