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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.80, 27,014.70 and 9,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.80, 27,014.70 and 9,245.60 is: 13,868.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.80 : 27,014.70 = 9,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.80/27,014.70 = 9,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.80x = 27,014.70 × 9,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.80x = 249,767,110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,767,110.32/18,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.40

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