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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.93, 27,425.85 and 9,937.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.93, 27,425.85 and 9,937.09 is: 14,932.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.93 : 27,425.85 = 9,937.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.93/27,425.85 = 9,937.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.93x = 27,425.85 × 9,937.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.93x = 272,533,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,533,139.78/18,250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,932.56

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