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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,071.89, 27,096.26 and 8,693.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,071.89, 27,096.26 and 8,693.24 is: 13,034.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,071.89 : 27,096.26 = 8,693.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,071.89/27,096.26 = 8,693.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,071.89x = 27,096.26 × 8,693.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,071.89x = 235,554,112.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,554,112.33/18,071.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.28

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