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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,366.32, 27,547.56 and 9,002.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,366.32, 27,547.56 and 9,002.72 is: 13,503.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,366.32 : 27,547.56 = 9,002.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,366.32/27,547.56 = 9,002.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,366.32x = 27,547.56 × 9,002.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,366.32x = 248,002,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,002,969.36/18,366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,503.14

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