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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.60, 26,995.64 and 8,642.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.60, 26,995.64 and 8,642.96 is: 12,956.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.60 : 26,995.64 = 8,642.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.60/26,995.64 = 8,642.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.60x = 26,995.64 × 8,642.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.60x = 233,322,236.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,322,236.69/18,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,956.88

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