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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,424.96, 27,644.96 and 9,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,424.96, 27,644.96 and 9,665.60 is: 14,502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,424.96 : 27,644.96 = 9,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,424.96/27,644.96 = 9,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,424.96x = 27,644.96 × 9,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,424.96x = 267,205,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,205,125.38/18,424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,502.34

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