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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,439.62, 27,667.56 and 9,672.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,439.62, 27,667.56 and 9,672.42 is: 14,512.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,439.62 : 27,667.56 = 9,672.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,439.62/27,667.56 = 9,672.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,439.62x = 27,667.56 × 9,672.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,439.62x = 267,612,260.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,612,260.70/18,439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,512.89

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