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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.36, 27,014.96 and 8,525.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.36, 27,014.96 and 8,525.91 is: 12,791.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.36 : 27,014.96 = 8,525.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.36/27,014.96 = 8,525.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.36x = 27,014.96 × 8,525.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.36x = 230,327,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,327,074.98/18,006.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.43

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