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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,409.61, 27,622.62 and 9,642.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,409.61, 27,622.62 and 9,642.48 is: 14,468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,409.61 : 27,622.62 = 9,642.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,409.61/27,622.62 = 9,642.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,409.61x = 27,622.62 × 9,642.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,409.61x = 266,350,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,350,560.90/18,409.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,468.02

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