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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,647.04, 27,941.76 and 9,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,647.04, 27,941.76 and 9,419.52 is: 14,114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,647.04 : 27,941.76 = 9,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,647.04/27,941.76 = 9,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,647.04x = 27,941.76 × 9,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,647.04x = 263,197,967.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,197,967.16/18,647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,114.73

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