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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,066.48, 27,099.72 and 8,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,066.48, 27,099.72 and 8,826 is: 13,239

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,066.48 : 27,099.72 = 8,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,066.48/27,099.72 = 8,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,066.48x = 27,099.72 × 8,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,066.48x = 239,182,128.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,182,128.72/18,066.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239

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