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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,467.70, 27,710.55 and 8,601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,467.70, 27,710.55 and 8,601.90 is: 12,907.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,467.70 : 27,710.55 = 8,601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,467.70/27,710.55 = 8,601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,467.70x = 27,710.55 × 8,601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,467.70x = 238,363,380.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,363,380.05/18,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,907.04

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