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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,503.02, 27,754.80 and 8,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,503.02, 27,754.80 and 8,641 is: 12,961.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,503.02 : 27,754.80 = 8,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,503.02/27,754.80 = 8,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,503.02x = 27,754.80 × 8,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,503.02x = 239,829,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,829,226.80/18,503.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.63

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