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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.12, 27,010.62 and 8,644.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.12, 27,010.62 and 8,644.84 is: 12,967.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.12 : 27,010.62 = 8,644.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.12/27,010.62 = 8,644.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.12x = 27,010.62 × 8,644.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.12x = 233,502,488.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,502,488.20/18,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,967.23

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