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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,199.08, 27,299.16 and 9,883.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,199.08, 27,299.16 and 9,883.08 is: 14,824.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,199.08 : 27,299.16 = 9,883.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,199.08/27,299.16 = 9,883.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,199.08x = 27,299.16 × 9,883.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,199.08x = 269,799,782.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,799,782.21/18,199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,824.91

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