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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,444.60, 27,666.90 and 8,076.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,444.60, 27,666.90 and 8,076.60 is: 12,114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,444.60 : 27,666.90 = 8,076.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,444.60/27,666.90 = 8,076.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,444.60x = 27,666.90 × 8,076.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,444.60x = 223,454,484.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,454,484.54/18,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,114.90

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