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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,013.02, 27,009.09 and 8,640.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,013.02, 27,009.09 and 8,640.27 is: 12,955.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,013.02 : 27,009.09 = 8,640.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,013.02/27,009.09 = 8,640.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,013.02x = 27,009.09 × 8,640.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,013.02x = 233,365,830.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,365,830.05/18,013.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,955.40

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