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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,529.80, 27,775.80 and 9,155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,529.80, 27,775.80 and 9,155.40 is: 13,723.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,529.80 : 27,775.80 = 9,155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,529.80/27,775.80 = 9,155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,529.80x = 27,775.80 × 9,155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,529.80x = 254,298,559.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,298,559.32/18,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,723.76

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