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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,311.30, 25,269.62 and 9,927.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,311.30, 25,269.62 and 9,927.80 is: 13,700.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,311.30 : 25,269.62 = 9,927.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,311.30/25,269.62 = 9,927.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,311.30x = 25,269.62 × 9,927.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,311.30x = 250,871,557.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,871,557.45/18,311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,700.37

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