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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.59, 27,486.97 and 9,576.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.59, 27,486.97 and 9,576.65 is: 14,356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.59 : 27,486.97 = 9,576.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.59/27,486.97 = 9,576.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.59x = 27,486.97 × 9,576.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.59x = 263,233,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,233,136.03/18,335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,356.41

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