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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.80, 27,372.60 and 9,499.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.80, 27,372.60 and 9,499.80 is: 14,250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.80 : 27,372.60 = 9,499.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.80/27,372.60 = 9,499.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.80x = 27,372.60 × 9,499.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.80x = 260,034,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,034,225.48/18,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.17

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