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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.90, 27,414.73 and 9,960.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.90, 27,414.73 and 9,960.43 is: 14,927.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.90 : 27,414.73 = 9,960.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.90/27,414.73 = 9,960.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.90x = 27,414.73 × 9,960.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.90x = 273,062,499.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,062,499.13/18,292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,927.24

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