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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,469.89, 27,704.57 and 8,603.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,469.89, 27,704.57 and 8,603.55 is: 12,905.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,469.89 : 27,704.57 = 8,603.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,469.89/27,704.57 = 8,603.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,469.89x = 27,704.57 × 8,603.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,469.89x = 238,357,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,357,610.21/18,469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,905.20

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