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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,472.62, 27,689.78 and 8,603.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,472.62, 27,689.78 and 8,603.78 is: 12,896.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,472.62 : 27,689.78 = 8,603.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,472.62/27,689.78 = 8,603.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,472.62x = 27,689.78 × 8,603.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,472.62x = 238,236,775.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,236,775.37/18,472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,896.75

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