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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.69, 27,148.61 and 8,743.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.69, 27,148.61 and 8,743.21 is: 13,116.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.69 : 27,148.61 = 8,743.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.69/27,148.61 = 8,743.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.69x = 27,148.61 × 8,743.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.69x = 237,365,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,365,998.44/18,096.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,116.54

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