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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.80, 27,071.70 and 9,753.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.80, 27,071.70 and 9,753.40 is: 14,630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.80 : 27,071.70 = 9,753.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.80/27,071.70 = 9,753.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.80x = 27,071.70 × 9,753.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.80x = 264,041,118.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,041,118.78/18,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,630.10

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