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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,274.09, 27,389.06 and 8,900.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,274.09, 27,389.06 and 8,900.06 is: 13,339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,274.09 : 27,389.06 = 8,900.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,274.09/27,389.06 = 8,900.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,274.09x = 27,389.06 × 8,900.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,274.09x = 243,764,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,764,095.90/18,274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,339.33

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