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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.55, 27,071.32 and 8,805.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.55, 27,071.32 and 8,805.63 is: 13,208.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.55 : 27,071.32 = 8,805.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.55/27,071.32 = 8,805.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.55x = 27,071.32 × 8,805.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.55x = 238,380,027.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,380,027.53/18,047.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.44

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