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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,664.80, 27,997.20 and 9,916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,664.80, 27,997.20 and 9,916.80 is: 14,875.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,664.80 : 27,997.20 = 9,916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,664.80/27,997.20 = 9,916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,664.80x = 27,997.20 × 9,916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,664.80x = 277,642,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,642,632.96/18,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,875.20

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