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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,475.80, 27,713.70 and 9,120.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,475.80, 27,713.70 and 9,120.30 is: 13,680.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,475.80 : 27,713.70 = 9,120.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,475.80/27,713.70 = 9,120.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,475.80x = 27,713.70 × 9,120.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,475.80x = 252,757,258.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,757,258.11/18,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.45

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