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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.80, 27,548.10 and 9,616.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.80, 27,548.10 and 9,616.80 is: 14,425.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.80 : 27,548.10 = 9,616.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.80/27,548.10 = 9,616.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.80x = 27,548.10 × 9,616.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.80x = 264,924,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,924,568.08/18,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,425.67

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