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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,515.48, 27,778.80 and 8,660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,515.48, 27,778.80 and 8,660.48 is: 12,993.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,515.48 : 27,778.80 = 8,660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,515.48/27,778.80 = 8,660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,515.48x = 27,778.80 × 8,660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,515.48x = 240,577,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,577,741.82/18,515.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.33

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