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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,171.75, 27,245.90 and 8,678.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,171.75, 27,245.90 and 8,678.94 is: 13,012.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,171.75 : 27,245.90 = 8,678.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,171.75/27,245.90 = 8,678.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,171.75x = 27,245.90 × 8,678.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,171.75x = 236,465,531.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,465,531.35/18,171.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,012.81

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