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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.09, 27,390.55 and 8,901.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.09, 27,390.55 and 8,901.06 is: 13,340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.09 : 27,390.55 = 8,901.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.09/27,390.55 = 8,901.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.09x = 27,390.55 × 8,901.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.09x = 243,804,928.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,804,928.98/18,275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,340.83

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