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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,005.80, 27,008.70 and 9,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,005.80, 27,008.70 and 9,711.40 is: 14,567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,005.80 : 27,008.70 = 9,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,005.80/27,008.70 = 9,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,005.80x = 27,008.70 × 9,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,005.80x = 262,292,289.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,292,289.18/18,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,567.10

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