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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,054.67, 27,095.31 and 8,567.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,054.67, 27,095.31 and 8,567.02 is: 12,856.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,054.67 : 27,095.31 = 8,567.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,054.67/27,095.31 = 8,567.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,054.67x = 27,095.31 × 8,567.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,054.67x = 232,126,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,126,062.68/18,054.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,856.84

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