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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,533.39, 27,772.59 and 9,741.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,533.39, 27,772.59 and 9,741.65 is: 14,598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,533.39 : 27,772.59 = 9,741.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,533.39/27,772.59 = 9,741.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,533.39x = 27,772.59 × 9,741.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,533.39x = 270,550,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,550,920.80/18,533.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,598.02

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