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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,427.73, 27,650.48 and 9,062.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,427.73, 27,650.48 and 9,062.66 is: 13,598.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,427.73 : 27,650.48 = 9,062.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,427.73/27,650.48 = 9,062.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,427.73x = 27,650.48 × 9,062.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,427.73x = 250,586,922.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,586,922.89/18,427.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.36

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