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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,310.70, 25,268.80 and 9,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,310.70, 25,268.80 and 9,927.20 is: 13,699.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,310.70 : 25,268.80 = 9,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,310.70/25,268.80 = 9,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,310.70x = 25,268.80 × 9,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,310.70x = 250,848,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,848,431.36/18,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,699.55

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