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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,376.35, 27,541.29 and 9,014.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,376.35, 27,541.29 and 9,014.16 is: 13,509.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,376.35 : 27,541.29 = 9,014.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,376.35/27,541.29 = 9,014.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,376.35x = 27,541.29 × 9,014.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,376.35x = 248,261,594.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,261,594.67/18,376.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,509.84

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