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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.50, 27,014.34 and 8,015.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.50, 27,014.34 and 8,015.88 is: 12,025.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.50 : 27,014.34 = 8,015.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.50/27,014.34 = 8,015.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.50x = 27,014.34 × 8,015.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.50x = 216,543,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,543,707.72/18,007.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,025.20

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