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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,397.08, 27,595.98 and 9,649.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,397.08, 27,595.98 and 9,649.08 is: 14,473.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,397.08 : 27,595.98 = 9,649.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,397.08/27,595.98 = 9,649.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,397.08x = 27,595.98 × 9,649.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,397.08x = 266,275,818.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,275,818.70/18,397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,473.81

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