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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,632.90, 27,925.50 and 9,147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,632.90, 27,925.50 and 9,147.40 is: 13,709.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,632.90 : 27,925.50 = 9,147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,632.90/27,925.50 = 9,147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,632.90x = 27,925.50 × 9,147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,632.90x = 255,445,718.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,445,718.70/18,632.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,709.39

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