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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.20, 26,989.20 and 9,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.20, 26,989.20 and 9,237.60 is: 13,845.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.20 : 26,989.20 = 9,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.20/26,989.20 = 9,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.20x = 26,989.20 × 9,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.20x = 249,315,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,315,433.92/18,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.32

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