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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,636.55, 27,934.61 and 9,283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,636.55, 27,934.61 and 9,283.55 is: 13,915.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,636.55 : 27,934.61 = 9,283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,636.55/27,934.61 = 9,283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,636.55x = 27,934.61 × 9,283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,636.55x = 259,332,162.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,332,162.57/18,636.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.25

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