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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,306.02, 27,427.68 and 9,991.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,306.02, 27,427.68 and 9,991.87 is: 14,970.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,306.02 : 27,427.68 = 9,991.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,306.02/27,427.68 = 9,991.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,306.02x = 27,427.68 × 9,991.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,306.02x = 274,053,812.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,053,812.96/18,306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,970.69

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