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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,004.70, 27,007.05 and 9,256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,004.70, 27,007.05 and 9,256.70 is: 13,885.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,004.70 : 27,007.05 = 9,256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,004.70/27,007.05 = 9,256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,004.70x = 27,007.05 × 9,256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,004.70x = 249,996,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,996,159.74/18,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,885.05

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