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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,189.20, 27,269.40 and 9,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,189.20, 27,269.40 and 9,981.20 is: 14,963.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,189.20 : 27,269.40 = 9,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,189.20/27,269.40 = 9,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,189.20x = 27,269.40 × 9,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,189.20x = 272,181,335.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,181,335.28/18,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,963.90

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