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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,365.32, 27,546.06 and 9,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,365.32, 27,546.06 and 9,001.72 is: 13,501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,365.32 : 27,546.06 = 9,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,365.32/27,546.06 = 9,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,365.32x = 27,546.06 × 9,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,365.32x = 247,961,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,961,919.22/18,365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.64

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