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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,358.56, 27,545.94 and 9,599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,358.56, 27,545.94 and 9,599.76 is: 14,403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,358.56 : 27,545.94 = 9,599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,358.56/27,545.94 = 9,599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,358.56x = 27,545.94 × 9,599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,358.56x = 264,434,412.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,434,412.97/18,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,403.88

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