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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,368.70, 27,553.05 and 9,606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,368.70, 27,553.05 and 9,606.30 is: 14,409.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,368.70 : 27,553.05 = 9,606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,368.70/27,553.05 = 9,606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,368.70x = 27,553.05 × 9,606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,368.70x = 264,682,864.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,682,864.22/18,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,409.45

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