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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.80, 27,014.70 and 8,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.80, 27,014.70 and 8,793.80 is: 13,190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.80 : 27,014.70 = 8,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.80/27,014.70 = 8,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.80x = 27,014.70 × 8,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.80x = 237,561,868.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,561,868.86/18,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.70

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