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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,187.20, 27,266.40 and 9,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,187.20, 27,266.40 and 9,979.20 is: 14,960.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,187.20 : 27,266.40 = 9,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,187.20/27,266.40 = 9,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,187.20x = 27,266.40 × 9,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,187.20x = 272,096,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,096,858.88/18,187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,960.90

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