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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,399.16, 27,595.86 and 8,008.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,399.16, 27,595.86 and 8,008.12 is: 12,010.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,399.16 : 27,595.86 = 8,008.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,399.16/27,595.86 = 8,008.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,399.16x = 27,595.86 × 8,008.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,399.16x = 220,990,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,990,958.38/18,399.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,010.93

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