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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,651.35, 27,981.08 and 9,296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,651.35, 27,981.08 and 9,296.46 is: 13,946.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,651.35 : 27,981.08 = 9,296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,651.35/27,981.08 = 9,296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,651.35x = 27,981.08 × 9,296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,651.35x = 260,124,944.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,124,944.49/18,651.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,946.71

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