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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,013.10, 26,999.40 and 8,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,013.10, 26,999.40 and 8,657.60 is: 12,976.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,013.10 : 26,999.40 = 8,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,013.10/26,999.40 = 8,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,013.10x = 26,999.40 × 8,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,013.10x = 233,750,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,750,005.44/18,013.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,976.67

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