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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.30, 27,013.95 and 8,793.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.30, 27,013.95 and 8,793.30 is: 13,189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.30 : 27,013.95 = 8,793.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.30/27,013.95 = 8,793.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.30x = 27,013.95 × 8,793.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.30x = 237,541,766.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,541,766.54/18,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,189.95

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