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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,481.79, 27,737.27 and 8,615.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,481.79, 27,737.27 and 8,615.99 is: 12,930.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,481.79 : 27,737.27 = 8,615.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,481.79/27,737.27 = 8,615.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,481.79x = 27,737.27 × 8,615.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,481.79x = 238,984,040.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,984,040.95/18,481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.78

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