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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,053.01, 27,067.98 and 8,674.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,053.01, 27,067.98 and 8,674.37 is: 13,006.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,053.01 : 27,067.98 = 8,674.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,053.01/27,067.98 = 8,674.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,053.01x = 27,067.98 × 8,674.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,053.01x = 234,797,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,797,673.67/18,053.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,006.01

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