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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,071.24, 27,106.32 and 8,711.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,071.24, 27,106.32 and 8,711.96 is: 13,067.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,071.24 : 27,106.32 = 8,711.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,071.24/27,106.32 = 8,711.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,071.24x = 27,106.32 × 8,711.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,071.24x = 236,149,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,149,175.59/18,071.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.68

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