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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,392.68, 27,567.40 and 8,511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,392.68, 27,567.40 and 8,511.08 is: 12,756.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,392.68 : 27,567.40 = 8,511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,392.68/27,567.40 = 8,511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,392.68x = 27,567.40 × 8,511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,392.68x = 234,628,346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,628,346.79/18,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,756.62

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