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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,670.08, 27,992.76 and 9,909.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,670.08, 27,992.76 and 9,909.12 is: 14,857.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670.08 : 27,992.76 = 9,909.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670.08/27,992.76 = 9,909.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670.08x = 27,992.76 × 9,909.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670.08x = 277,383,617.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,383,617.97/18,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,857.12

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