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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,483.80, 27,706.80 and 9,109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,483.80, 27,706.80 and 9,109.40 is: 13,654.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,483.80 : 27,706.80 = 9,109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,483.80/27,706.80 = 9,109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,483.80x = 27,706.80 × 9,109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,483.80x = 252,392,323.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,392,323.92/18,483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,654.79

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