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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.79, 27,056.15 and 8,671.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.79, 27,056.15 and 8,671.15 is: 13,009.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.79 : 27,056.15 = 8,671.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.79/27,056.15 = 8,671.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.79x = 27,056.15 × 8,671.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.79x = 234,607,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,607,982.44/18,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,009.36

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