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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,523.91, 27,751.02 and 9,153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,523.91, 27,751.02 and 9,153.02 is: 13,712.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,523.91 : 27,751.02 = 9,153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,523.91/27,751.02 = 9,153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,523.91x = 27,751.02 × 9,153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,523.91x = 254,005,502.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,005,502.33/18,523.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,712.31

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