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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.80, 27,378.60 and 9,503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.80, 27,378.60 and 9,503.80 is: 14,256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.80 : 27,378.60 = 9,503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.80/27,378.60 = 9,503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.80x = 27,378.60 × 9,503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.80x = 260,200,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,200,738.68/18,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.17

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