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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,051.89, 27,066.29 and 8,673.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,051.89, 27,066.29 and 8,673.24 is: 13,004.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,051.89 : 27,066.29 = 8,673.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,051.89/27,066.29 = 8,673.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,051.89x = 27,066.29 × 8,673.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,051.89x = 234,752,450.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,752,450.76/18,051.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.32

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