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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.30, 27,513.35 and 9,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.30, 27,513.35 and 9,901.70 is: 14,858.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.30 : 27,513.35 = 9,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.30/27,513.35 = 9,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.30x = 27,513.35 × 9,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.30x = 272,428,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,428,750.62/18,335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,858.16

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