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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,370.80, 27,556.20 and 9,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,370.80, 27,556.20 and 9,015.30 is: 13,522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,370.80 : 27,556.20 = 9,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,370.80/27,556.20 = 9,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,370.80x = 27,556.20 × 9,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,370.80x = 248,427,409.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,427,409.86/18,370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.95

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