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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,019.30, 27,016.80 and 8,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,019.30, 27,016.80 and 8,663.80 is: 12,989.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,019.30 : 27,016.80 = 8,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,019.30/27,016.80 = 8,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,019.30x = 27,016.80 × 8,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,019.30x = 234,068,151.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,068,151.84/18,019.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,989.86

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