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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.64, 27,383.52 and 9,929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.64, 27,383.52 and 9,929.52 is: 14,900.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.64 : 27,383.52 = 9,929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.64/27,383.52 = 9,929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.64x = 27,383.52 × 9,929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.64x = 271,905,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,905,209.51/18,248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,900.03

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