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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,606.10, 27,909.96 and 9,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,606.10, 27,909.96 and 9,250.60 is: 13,876.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,606.10 : 27,909.96 = 9,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,606.10/27,909.96 = 9,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,606.10x = 27,909.96 × 9,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,606.10x = 258,183,875.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,183,875.98/18,606.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,876.30

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