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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.53, 27,753.37 and 9,154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.53, 27,753.37 and 9,154.64 is: 13,714.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.53 : 27,753.37 = 9,154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.53/27,753.37 = 9,154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.53x = 27,753.37 × 9,154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.53x = 254,072,157.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,072,157.63/18,525.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,714.70

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