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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151.68, 27,196.78 and 8,796.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151.68, 27,196.78 and 8,796.18 is: 13,179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151.68 : 27,196.78 = 8,796.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151.68/27,196.78 = 8,796.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151.68x = 27,196.78 × 8,796.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151.68x = 239,227,772.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,227,772.30/18,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,179.37

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