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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.32, 27,019.18 and 8,772.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.32, 27,019.18 and 8,772.32 is: 13,163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.32 : 27,019.18 = 8,772.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.32/27,019.18 = 8,772.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.32x = 27,019.18 × 8,772.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.32x = 237,020,893.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,020,893.10/18,006.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,163.21

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