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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.06, 27,409.14 and 8,907.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.06, 27,409.14 and 8,907.71 is: 13,364.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.06 : 27,409.14 = 8,907.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.06/27,409.14 = 8,907.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.06x = 27,409.14 × 8,907.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.06x = 244,152,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,152,533.42/18,269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,364.27

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