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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.92, 27,371.56 and 9,925.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.92, 27,371.56 and 9,925.96 is: 14,888.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.92 : 27,371.56 = 9,925.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.92/27,371.56 = 9,925.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.92x = 27,371.56 × 9,925.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.92x = 271,689,009.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,689,009.70/18,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,888.77

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