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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.96, 27,127.47 and 8,592.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.96, 27,127.47 and 8,592.61 is: 12,880.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.96 : 27,127.47 = 8,592.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.96/27,127.47 = 8,592.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.96x = 27,127.47 × 8,592.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.96x = 233,095,770.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,095,770.00/18,096.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,880.38

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