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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,432.36, 27,632.88 and 8,577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,432.36, 27,632.88 and 8,577.36 is: 12,858.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,432.36 : 27,632.88 = 8,577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,432.36/27,632.88 = 8,577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,432.36x = 27,632.88 × 8,577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,432.36x = 237,017,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,017,159.60/18,432.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,858.75

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