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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,265.17, 27,375.71 and 8,891.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,265.17, 27,375.71 and 8,891.15 is: 13,325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,265.17 : 27,375.71 = 8,891.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,265.17/27,375.71 = 8,891.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,265.17x = 27,375.71 × 8,891.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,265.17x = 243,401,362.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,401,362.63/18,265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.98

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