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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.80, 27,021.30 and 8,645.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.80, 27,021.30 and 8,645.20 is: 12,971.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.80 : 27,021.30 = 8,645.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.80/27,021.30 = 8,645.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.80x = 27,021.30 × 8,645.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.80x = 233,604,542.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,604,542.76/18,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,971.69

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