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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,381.17, 27,546.18 and 9,598.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,381.17, 27,546.18 and 9,598.55 is: 14,384.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,381.17 : 27,546.18 = 9,598.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,381.17/27,546.18 = 9,598.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,381.17x = 27,546.18 × 9,598.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,381.17x = 264,403,386.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,403,386.04/18,381.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,384.47

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