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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.79, 27,768.29 and 9,151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.79, 27,768.29 and 9,151.93 is: 13,717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.79 : 27,768.29 = 9,151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.79/27,768.29 = 9,151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.79x = 27,768.29 × 9,151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.79x = 254,133,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,133,399.76/18,525.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,717.82

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