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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.54, 27,085.11 and 8,703.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.54, 27,085.11 and 8,703.72 is: 13,046.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.54 : 27,085.11 = 8,703.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.54/27,085.11 = 8,703.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.54x = 27,085.11 × 8,703.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.54x = 235,741,213.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,741,213.61/18,069.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,046.33

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