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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,615.87, 27,928.41 and 9,260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,615.87, 27,928.41 and 9,260.34 is: 13,892.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,615.87 : 27,928.41 = 9,260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,615.87/27,928.41 = 9,260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,615.87x = 27,928.41 × 9,260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,615.87x = 258,626,572.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,626,572.26/18,615.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.80

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