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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,076.14, 27,123.48 and 8,842.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,076.14, 27,123.48 and 8,842.14 is: 13,267.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,076.14 : 27,123.48 = 8,842.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,076.14/27,123.48 = 8,842.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,076.14x = 27,123.48 × 8,842.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,076.14x = 239,829,607.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,829,607.45/18,076.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,267.74

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