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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,110.70, 27,122.85 and 8,865.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,110.70, 27,122.85 and 8,865.90 is: 13,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,110.70 : 27,122.85 = 8,865.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,110.70/27,122.85 = 8,865.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,110.70x = 27,122.85 × 8,865.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,110.70x = 240,468,475.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,468,475.82/18,110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,277.70

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