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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,549.60, 27,805.83 and 9,196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,549.60, 27,805.83 and 9,196.46 is: 13,785.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,549.60 : 27,805.83 = 9,196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,549.60/27,805.83 = 9,196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,549.60x = 27,805.83 × 9,196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,549.60x = 255,715,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,715,203.36/18,549.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,785.48

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