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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,020.10, 27,009.90 and 8,664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,020.10, 27,009.90 and 8,664.60 is: 12,987.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,020.10 : 27,009.90 = 8,664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,020.10/27,009.90 = 8,664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,020.10x = 27,009.90 × 8,664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,020.10x = 234,029,979.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,029,979.54/18,020.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.16

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