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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,005.44, 27,017.88 and 8,771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,005.44, 27,017.88 and 8,771.44 is: 13,161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,005.44 : 27,017.88 = 8,771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,005.44/27,017.88 = 8,771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,005.44x = 27,017.88 × 8,771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,005.44x = 236,985,713.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,985,713.35/18,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,161.90

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