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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,300.98, 27,425.28 and 9,962.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,300.98, 27,425.28 and 9,962.84 is: 14,930.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,300.98 : 27,425.28 = 9,962.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,300.98/27,425.28 = 9,962.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,300.98x = 27,425.28 × 9,962.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,300.98x = 273,233,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,233,676.60/18,300.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,930.00

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