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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,660.01, 27,952.52 and 9,271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,660.01, 27,952.52 and 9,271.64 is: 13,888.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,660.01 : 27,952.52 = 9,271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,660.01/27,952.52 = 9,271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,660.01x = 27,952.52 × 9,271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,660.01x = 259,165,702.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,165,702.53/18,660.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,888.83

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