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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.08, 27,502.84 and 9,102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.08, 27,502.84 and 9,102.16 is: 13,652.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.08 : 27,502.84 = 9,102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.08/27,502.84 = 9,102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.08x = 27,502.84 × 9,102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.08x = 250,335,250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,335,250.13/18,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,652.60

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