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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.30, 28,225.57 and 9,927.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.30, 28,225.57 and 9,927.22 is: 14,900.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.30 : 28,225.57 = 9,927.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.30/28,225.57 = 9,927.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.30x = 28,225.57 × 9,927.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.30x = 280,201,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,201,443.02/18,805.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,900.13

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