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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.74, 27,375.08 and 8,890.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.74, 27,375.08 and 8,890.71 is: 13,325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.74 : 27,375.08 = 8,890.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.74/27,375.08 = 8,890.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.74x = 27,375.08 × 8,890.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.74x = 243,383,954.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,383,954.39/18,264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.34

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