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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,117.59, 27,147.08 and 9,801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,117.59, 27,147.08 and 9,801.52 is: 14,686.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,117.59 : 27,147.08 = 9,801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,117.59/27,147.08 = 9,801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,117.59x = 27,147.08 × 9,801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,117.59x = 266,082,604.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,082,604.20/18,117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,686.43

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