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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,276.96, 27,423.96 and 9,947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,276.96, 27,423.96 and 9,947.08 is: 14,925.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,276.96 : 27,423.96 = 9,947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,276.96/27,423.96 = 9,947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,276.96x = 27,423.96 × 9,947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,276.96x = 272,788,321.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,788,321.02/18,276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,925.25

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