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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,376.56, 27,561.15 and 9,012.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,376.56, 27,561.15 and 9,012.51 is: 13,516.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,376.56 : 27,561.15 = 9,012.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,376.56/27,561.15 = 9,012.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,376.56x = 27,561.15 × 9,012.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,376.56x = 248,395,139.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,395,139.99/18,376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.96

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