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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,388.44, 27,589.14 and 8,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,388.44, 27,589.14 and 8,001 is: 12,004.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,388.44 : 27,589.14 = 8,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,388.44/27,589.14 = 8,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,388.44x = 27,589.14 × 8,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,388.44x = 220,740,709.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,740,709.14/18,388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,004.32

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