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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,501.11, 27,751.59 and 8,634.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,501.11, 27,751.59 and 8,634.90 is: 12,952.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,501.11 : 27,751.59 = 8,634.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,501.11/27,751.59 = 8,634.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,501.11x = 27,751.59 × 8,634.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,501.11x = 239,632,204.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,632,204.49/18,501.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,952.32

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