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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.28, 27,289.41 and 9,872.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.28, 27,289.41 and 9,872.08 is: 14,798.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.28 : 27,289.41 = 9,872.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.28/27,289.41 = 9,872.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.28x = 27,289.41 × 9,872.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.28x = 269,403,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,403,238.67/18,204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,798.90

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