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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.73, 27,364.84 and 9,935.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.73, 27,364.84 and 9,935.66 is: 14,896.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.73 : 27,364.84 = 9,935.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.73/27,364.84 = 9,935.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.73x = 27,364.84 × 9,935.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.73x = 271,887,789.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,887,789.77/18,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,896.55

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