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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,511.28, 27,771.10 and 8,645.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,511.28, 27,771.10 and 8,645.18 is: 12,969.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,511.28 : 27,771.10 = 8,645.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,511.28/27,771.10 = 8,645.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,511.28x = 27,771.10 × 8,645.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,511.28x = 240,086,202.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,086,202.67/18,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,969.72

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