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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,271.67, 27,415.96 and 9,941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,271.67, 27,415.96 and 9,941.76 is: 14,917.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,271.67 : 27,415.96 = 9,941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,271.67/27,415.96 = 9,941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,271.67x = 27,415.96 × 9,941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,271.67x = 272,562,894.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,562,894.49/18,271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,917.24

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