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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,377.70, 27,516.87 and 9,594.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,377.70, 27,516.87 and 9,594.06 is: 14,365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,377.70 : 27,516.87 = 9,594.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,377.70/27,516.87 = 9,594.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,377.70x = 27,516.87 × 9,594.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,377.70x = 263,998,501.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,998,501.79/18,377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,365.15

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