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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,390.10, 27,591.83 and 9,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,390.10, 27,591.83 and 9,029.12 is: 13,546.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,390.10 : 27,591.83 = 9,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,390.10/27,591.83 = 9,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,390.10x = 27,591.83 × 9,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,390.10x = 249,129,944.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,129,944.09/18,390.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,546.96

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