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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,090.92, 27,145.65 and 8,613.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,090.92, 27,145.65 and 8,613.97 is: 12,925.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,090.92 : 27,145.65 = 8,613.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,090.92/27,145.65 = 8,613.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,090.92x = 27,145.65 × 8,613.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,090.92x = 233,831,807.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,831,807.06/18,090.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,925.37

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