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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,050.80, 27,063.84 and 9,618.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,050.80, 27,063.84 and 9,618.56 is: 14,421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,050.80 : 27,063.84 = 9,618.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,050.80/27,063.84 = 9,618.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,050.80x = 27,063.84 × 9,618.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,050.80x = 260,315,168.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,315,168.87/18,050.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,421.25

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