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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,465.44, 27,698.16 and 8,611.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,465.44, 27,698.16 and 8,611.61 is: 12,917.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,465.44 : 27,698.16 = 8,611.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,465.44/27,698.16 = 8,611.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,465.44x = 27,698.16 × 8,611.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,465.44x = 238,525,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,525,751.64/18,465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,917.42

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