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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,276.84, 27,423.77 and 9,946.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,276.84, 27,423.77 and 9,946.96 is: 14,925.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,276.84 : 27,423.77 = 9,946.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,276.84/27,423.77 = 9,946.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,276.84x = 27,423.77 × 9,946.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,276.84x = 272,783,143.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,783,143.24/18,276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,925.07

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