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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.73, 27,391.86 and 9,953.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.73, 27,391.86 and 9,953.64 is: 14,923.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.73 : 27,391.86 = 9,953.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.73/27,391.86 = 9,953.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.73x = 27,391.86 × 9,953.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.73x = 272,648,713.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,648,713.37/18,269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,923.52

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