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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,010.31, 27,003.05 and 9,681.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,010.31, 27,003.05 and 9,681.93 is: 14,516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,010.31 : 27,003.05 = 9,681.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,010.31/27,003.05 = 9,681.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,010.31x = 27,003.05 × 9,681.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,010.31x = 261,441,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,441,591.48/18,010.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,516.22

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