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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.55, 26,978.40 and 9,685.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.55, 26,978.40 and 9,685.80 is: 14,510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.55 : 26,978.40 = 9,685.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.55/26,978.40 = 9,685.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.55x = 26,978.40 × 9,685.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.55x = 261,307,386.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,307,386.72/18,008.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,510.18

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