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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,117.39, 27,183.90 and 9,803.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,117.39, 27,183.90 and 9,803.26 is: 14,709.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,117.39 : 27,183.90 = 9,803.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,117.39/27,183.90 = 9,803.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,117.39x = 27,183.90 × 9,803.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,117.39x = 266,490,910.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,490,910.26/18,117.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,709.13

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