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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,615.71, 27,928.13 and 9,260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,615.71, 27,928.13 and 9,260.15 is: 13,892.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,615.71 : 27,928.13 = 9,260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,615.71/27,928.13 = 9,260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,615.71x = 27,928.13 × 9,260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,615.71x = 258,618,487.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,618,487.08/18,615.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.49

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