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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,468.56, 27,727.36 and 8,614.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,468.56, 27,727.36 and 8,614.74 is: 12,933.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,468.56 : 27,727.36 = 8,614.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,468.56/27,727.36 = 8,614.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,468.56x = 27,727.36 × 8,614.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,468.56x = 238,863,997.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,863,997.29/18,468.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.55

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