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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,633.62, 27,952.39 and 9,275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,633.62, 27,952.39 and 9,275.96 is: 13,914.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,633.62 : 27,952.39 = 9,275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,633.62/27,952.39 = 9,275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,633.62x = 27,952.39 × 9,275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,633.62x = 259,285,251.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,285,251.54/18,633.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,914.92

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