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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,627.60, 27,973.80 and 9,879.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,627.60, 27,973.80 and 9,879.60 is: 14,836.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,627.60 : 27,973.80 = 9,879.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,627.60/27,973.80 = 9,879.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,627.60x = 27,973.80 × 9,879.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,627.60x = 276,369,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,369,954.48/18,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,836.58

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