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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,061.14, 27,101.04 and 8,827.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,061.14, 27,101.04 and 8,827.14 is: 13,245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,061.14 : 27,101.04 = 8,827.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,061.14/27,101.04 = 8,827.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,061.14x = 27,101.04 × 8,827.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,061.14x = 239,224,674.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,224,674.23/18,061.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.27

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