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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,377.91, 27,541.32 and 9,595.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,377.91, 27,541.32 and 9,595.30 is: 14,379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,377.91 : 27,541.32 = 9,595.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,377.91/27,541.32 = 9,595.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,377.91x = 27,541.32 × 9,595.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,377.91x = 264,267,227.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,267,227.80/18,377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,379.61

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