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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.28, 27,421.26 and 9,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.28, 27,421.26 and 9,942.80 is: 14,918.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.28 : 27,421.26 = 9,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.28/27,421.26 = 9,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.28x = 27,421.26 × 9,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.28x = 272,644,103.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,644,103.93/18,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,918.74

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