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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.66, 27,768.10 and 9,151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.66, 27,768.10 and 9,151.80 is: 13,717.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.66 : 27,768.10 = 9,151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.66/27,768.10 = 9,151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.66x = 27,768.10 × 9,151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.66x = 254,128,097.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,128,097.58/18,525.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,717.63

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