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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,063.20, 27,094.80 and 9,768.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,063.20, 27,094.80 and 9,768.80 is: 14,653.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,063.20 : 27,094.80 = 9,768.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,063.20/27,094.80 = 9,768.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,063.20x = 27,094.80 × 9,768.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,063.20x = 264,683,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,683,682.24/18,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,653.20

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