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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.80, 27,411.90 and 9,533.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.80, 27,411.90 and 9,533.80 is: 14,295.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.80 : 27,411.90 = 9,533.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.80/27,411.90 = 9,533.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.80x = 27,411.90 × 9,533.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.80x = 261,339,572.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,339,572.22/18,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,295.07

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