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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,207.93, 27,361.31 and 9,894.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,207.93, 27,361.31 and 9,894.09 is: 14,867.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,207.93 : 27,361.31 = 9,894.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,207.93/27,361.31 = 9,894.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,207.93x = 27,361.31 × 9,894.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,207.93x = 270,715,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,715,214.19/18,207.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,867.98

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