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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,091.80, 27,125.55 and 9,659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,091.80, 27,125.55 and 9,659.70 is: 14,483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,091.80 : 27,125.55 = 9,659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,091.80/27,125.55 = 9,659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,091.80x = 27,125.55 × 9,659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,091.80x = 262,024,675.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,024,675.34/18,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,483.06

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