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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.06, 27,037.58 and 8,667.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.06, 27,037.58 and 8,667.87 is: 12,996.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.06 : 27,037.58 = 8,667.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.06/27,037.58 = 8,667.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.06x = 27,037.58 × 8,667.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.06x = 234,358,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,358,185.22/18,032.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,996.75

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