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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,004.55, 26,972.40 and 9,681.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,004.55, 26,972.40 and 9,681.80 is: 14,504.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,004.55 : 26,972.40 = 9,681.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,004.55/26,972.40 = 9,681.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,004.55x = 26,972.40 × 9,681.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,004.55x = 261,141,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,141,382.32/18,004.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,504.19

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