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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,359.16, 27,546.42 and 9,127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,359.16, 27,546.42 and 9,127.80 is: 13,695.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,359.16 : 27,546.42 = 9,127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,359.16/27,546.42 = 9,127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,359.16x = 27,546.42 × 9,127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,359.16x = 251,438,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,438,212.48/18,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.52

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