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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,377.35, 27,542.79 and 9,015.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,377.35, 27,542.79 and 9,015.16 is: 13,511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,377.35 : 27,542.79 = 9,015.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,377.35/27,542.79 = 9,015.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,377.35x = 27,542.79 × 9,015.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,377.35x = 248,302,658.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,302,658.70/18,377.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.34

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