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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.40, 27,419.70 and 9,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.40, 27,419.70 and 9,954.80 is: 14,921.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.40 : 27,419.70 = 9,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.40/27,419.70 = 9,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.40x = 27,419.70 × 9,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.40x = 272,957,629.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,957,629.56/18,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,921.91

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