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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,310.66, 27,460.59 and 9,541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,310.66, 27,460.59 and 9,541.06 is: 14,308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,310.66 : 27,460.59 = 9,541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,310.66/27,460.59 = 9,541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,310.66x = 27,460.59 × 9,541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,310.66x = 262,003,136.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,003,136.83/18,310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,308.78

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