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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.68, 27,137.97 and 8,734.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.68, 27,137.97 and 8,734.32 is: 13,099.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.68 : 27,137.97 = 8,734.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.68/27,137.97 = 8,734.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.68x = 27,137.97 × 8,734.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.68x = 237,031,714.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,031,714.13/18,094.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,099.53

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