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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,445.64, 27,676.58 and 9,678.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,445.64, 27,676.58 and 9,678.44 is: 14,521.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,445.64 : 27,676.58 = 9,678.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,445.64/27,676.58 = 9,678.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,445.64x = 27,676.58 × 9,678.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,445.64x = 267,866,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,866,118.94/18,445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,521.92

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