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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,650.15, 27,954.92 and 9,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,650.15, 27,954.92 and 9,297.08 is: 13,935.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,650.15 : 27,954.92 = 9,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,650.15/27,954.92 = 9,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,650.15x = 27,954.92 × 9,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,650.15x = 259,899,115.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,899,115.93/18,650.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,935.50

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