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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,140, 27,214.56 and 8,784.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,140, 27,214.56 and 8,784.50 is: 13,178.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,140 : 27,214.56 = 8,784.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,140/27,214.56 = 8,784.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,140x = 27,214.56 × 8,784.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,140x = 239,066,302.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,066,302.32/18,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.96

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