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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.46, 27,249.72 and 9,405.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.46, 27,249.72 and 9,405.54 is: 14,098.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.46 : 27,249.72 = 9,405.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.46/27,249.72 = 9,405.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.46x = 27,249.72 × 9,405.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.46x = 256,298,331.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,298,331.45/18,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,098.24

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