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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,495.92, 27,752.99 and 8,633.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,495.92, 27,752.99 and 8,633.76 is: 12,954.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,495.92 : 27,752.99 = 8,633.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,495.92/27,752.99 = 8,633.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,495.92x = 27,752.99 × 8,633.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,495.92x = 239,612,611.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,612,611.77/18,495.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,954.89

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