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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,236.16, 27,327.84 and 9,909.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,236.16, 27,327.84 and 9,909.12 is: 14,849.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,236.16 : 27,327.84 = 9,909.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,236.16/27,327.84 = 9,909.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,236.16x = 27,327.84 × 9,909.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,236.16x = 270,794,845.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,794,845.90/18,236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,849.33

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