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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.96, 27,508.08 and 9,097.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.96, 27,508.08 and 9,097.76 is: 13,650.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.96 : 27,508.08 = 9,097.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.96/27,508.08 = 9,097.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.96x = 27,508.08 × 9,097.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.96x = 250,261,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,261,909.90/18,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,650.93

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