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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,507.69, 27,773.84 and 8,647.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,507.69, 27,773.84 and 8,647.74 is: 12,977.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,507.69 : 27,773.84 = 8,647.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,507.69/27,773.84 = 8,647.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,507.69x = 27,773.84 × 8,647.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,507.69x = 240,180,903.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,180,903.88/18,507.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,977.36

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