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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,376.91, 27,539.82 and 9,594.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,376.91, 27,539.82 and 9,594.30 is: 14,378.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,376.91 : 27,539.82 = 9,594.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,376.91/27,539.82 = 9,594.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,376.91x = 27,539.82 × 9,594.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,376.91x = 264,225,295.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,225,295.03/18,376.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,378.12

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