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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.90, 27,091.46 and 8,577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.90, 27,091.46 and 8,577.52 is: 12,859.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.90 : 27,091.46 = 8,577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.90/27,091.46 = 8,577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.90x = 27,091.46 × 8,577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.90x = 232,377,539.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,377,539.98/18,069.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,859.92

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