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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.84, 27,089.17 and 8,696.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.84, 27,089.17 and 8,696.97 is: 13,037.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.84 : 27,089.17 = 8,696.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.84/27,089.17 = 8,696.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.84x = 27,089.17 × 8,696.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.84x = 235,593,563.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,593,563.37/18,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,037.94

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