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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,177.52, 27,246.64 and 8,797.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,177.52, 27,246.64 and 8,797.72 is: 13,187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,177.52 : 27,246.64 = 8,797.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,177.52/27,246.64 = 8,797.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,177.52x = 27,246.64 × 8,797.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,177.52x = 239,708,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,708,309.66/18,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,187.07

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