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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,647.37, 27,944.82 and 9,278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,647.37, 27,944.82 and 9,278.55 is: 13,904.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,647.37 : 27,944.82 = 9,278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,647.37/27,944.82 = 9,278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,647.37x = 27,944.82 × 9,278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,647.37x = 259,287,409.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,287,409.61/18,647.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,904.77

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