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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.84, 27,377.22 and 9,930.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.84, 27,377.22 and 9,930.52 is: 14,886.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.84 : 27,377.22 = 9,930.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.84/27,377.22 = 9,930.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.84x = 27,377.22 × 9,930.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.84x = 271,870,030.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,870,030.75/18,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,886.51

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