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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.84, 27,042.24 and 8,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.84, 27,042.24 and 8,666.40 is: 12,999.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.84 : 27,042.24 = 8,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.84/27,042.24 = 8,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.84x = 27,042.24 × 8,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.84x = 234,358,868.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,358,868.74/18,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,999.83

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