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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.08, 27,448.92 and 9,974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.08, 27,448.92 and 9,974.16 is: 14,947.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.08 : 27,448.92 = 9,974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.08/27,448.92 = 9,974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.08x = 27,448.92 × 9,974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.08x = 273,779,919.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,779,919.91/18,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,947.52

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