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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,271.68, 27,411.84 and 9,505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,271.68, 27,411.84 and 9,505.92 is: 14,261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,271.68 : 27,411.84 = 9,505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,271.68/27,411.84 = 9,505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,271.68x = 27,411.84 × 9,505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,271.68x = 260,574,758.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,574,758.09/18,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.13

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