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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,605.07, 27,958.68 and 9,846.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,605.07, 27,958.68 and 9,846.18 is: 14,796.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,605.07 : 27,958.68 = 9,846.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,605.07/27,958.68 = 9,846.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,605.07x = 27,958.68 × 9,846.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,605.07x = 275,286,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,286,195.84/18,605.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,796.30

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