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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,194.76, 27,306.85 and 9,432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,194.76, 27,306.85 and 9,432.18 is: 14,155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,194.76 : 27,306.85 = 9,432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,194.76/27,306.85 = 9,432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,194.76x = 27,306.85 × 9,432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,194.76x = 257,563,124.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,563,124.43/18,194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,155.90

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