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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.83, 27,916.29 and 9,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.83, 27,916.29 and 9,252.24 is: 13,880.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.83 : 27,916.29 = 9,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.83/27,916.29 = 9,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.83x = 27,916.29 × 9,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.83x = 258,288,214.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,288,214.99/18,607.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,880.62

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