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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,508.69, 27,775.34 and 8,648.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,508.69, 27,775.34 and 8,648.74 is: 12,978.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,508.69 : 27,775.34 = 8,648.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,508.69/27,775.34 = 8,648.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,508.69x = 27,775.34 × 8,648.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,508.69x = 240,221,694.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,221,694.07/18,508.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,978.86

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