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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.90, 27,351.45 and 9,909.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.90, 27,351.45 and 9,909.30 is: 14,853.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.90 : 27,351.45 = 9,909.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.90/27,351.45 = 9,909.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.90x = 27,351.45 × 9,909.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.90x = 271,033,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,033,723.49/18,246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,853.69

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