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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,560.02, 27,838.53 and 9,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,560.02, 27,838.53 and 9,069.40 is: 13,603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,560.02 : 27,838.53 = 9,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,560.02/27,838.53 = 9,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,560.02x = 27,838.53 × 9,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,560.02x = 252,478,763.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,478,763.98/18,560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,603.37

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