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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.01, 26,977.33 and 8,975.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.01, 26,977.33 and 8,975.91 is: 13,445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.01 : 26,977.33 = 8,975.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.01/26,977.33 = 8,975.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.01x = 26,977.33 × 8,975.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.01x = 242,146,173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,146,173.26/18,009.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,445.84

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