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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.28, 27,051.48 and 8,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.28, 27,051.48 and 8,673.96 is: 13,001.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.28 : 27,051.48 = 8,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.28/27,051.48 = 8,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.28x = 27,051.48 × 8,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.28x = 234,643,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,643,455.46/18,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.60

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