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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,385.64, 27,543.90 and 9,129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,385.64, 27,543.90 and 9,129.32 is: 13,676.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,385.64 : 27,543.90 = 9,129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,385.64/27,543.90 = 9,129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,385.64x = 27,543.90 × 9,129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,385.64x = 251,457,077.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,457,077.15/18,385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.82

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