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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,311.24, 25,269.54 and 9,927.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,311.24, 25,269.54 and 9,927.76 is: 13,700.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,311.24 : 25,269.54 = 9,927.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,311.24/25,269.54 = 9,927.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,311.24x = 25,269.54 × 9,927.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,311.24x = 250,869,928.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,869,928.43/18,311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,700.32

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