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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,039.68, 27,055.20 and 9,270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,039.68, 27,055.20 and 9,270.08 is: 13,902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,039.68 : 27,055.20 = 9,270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,039.68/27,055.20 = 9,270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,039.68x = 27,055.20 × 9,270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,039.68x = 250,803,868.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,803,868.42/18,039.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,902.90

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