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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.80, 26,999.55 and 9,575.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.80, 26,999.55 and 9,575.70 is: 14,357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.80 : 26,999.55 = 9,575.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.80/26,999.55 = 9,575.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.80x = 26,999.55 × 9,575.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.80x = 258,539,590.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,539,590.94/18,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,357.09

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