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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,399.55, 27,577.72 and 8,517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,399.55, 27,577.72 and 8,517.96 is: 12,766.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,399.55 : 27,577.72 = 8,517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,399.55/27,577.72 = 8,517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,399.55x = 27,577.72 × 8,517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,399.55x = 234,905,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,905,915.85/18,399.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.94

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