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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,386.39, 27,583.91 and 8,001.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,386.39, 27,583.91 and 8,001.11 is: 12,003.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,386.39 : 27,583.91 = 8,001.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,386.39/27,583.91 = 8,001.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,386.39x = 27,583.91 × 8,001.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,386.39x = 220,701,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,701,898.14/18,386.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.55

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