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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,621.29, 27,936.39 and 9,854.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,621.29, 27,936.39 and 9,854.26 is: 14,783.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,621.29 : 27,936.39 = 9,854.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,621.29/27,936.39 = 9,854.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,621.29x = 27,936.39 × 9,854.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,621.29x = 275,292,417.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,292,417.63/18,621.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,783.74

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