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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,310.59, 25,268.54 and 9,927.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,310.59, 25,268.54 and 9,927.09 is: 13,699.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,310.59 : 25,268.54 = 9,927.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,310.59/25,268.54 = 9,927.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,310.59x = 25,268.54 × 9,927.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,310.59x = 250,843,021.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,843,021.11/18,310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,699.34

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