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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.05, 26,976.15 and 9,684.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.05, 26,976.15 and 9,684.30 is: 14,507.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.05 : 26,976.15 = 9,684.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.05/26,976.15 = 9,684.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.05x = 26,976.15 × 9,684.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.05x = 261,245,129.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,245,129.45/18,007.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,507.94

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