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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,092.72, 27,148.36 and 8,615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,092.72, 27,148.36 and 8,615.76 is: 12,928.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,092.72 : 27,148.36 = 8,615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,092.72/27,148.36 = 8,615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,092.72x = 27,148.36 × 8,615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,092.72x = 233,903,732.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,903,732.61/18,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,928.06

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