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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279.10, 27,418.65 and 9,063.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279.10, 27,418.65 and 9,063.10 is: 13,594.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279.10 : 27,418.65 = 9,063.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279.10/27,418.65 = 9,063.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279.10x = 27,418.65 × 9,063.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279.10x = 248,497,966.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,497,966.82/18,279.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,594.65

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