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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.56, 27,494.04 and 8,961.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.56, 27,494.04 and 8,961.56 is: 13,437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.56 : 27,494.04 = 8,961.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.56/27,494.04 = 8,961.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.56x = 27,494.04 × 8,961.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.56x = 246,389,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,389,489.10/18,335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,437.79

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