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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,529.17, 27,773.84 and 8,004.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,529.17, 27,773.84 and 8,004.15 is: 11,997.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,529.17 : 27,773.84 = 8,004.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,529.17/27,773.84 = 8,004.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,529.17x = 27,773.84 × 8,004.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,529.17x = 222,305,941.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,305,941.42/18,529.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.62

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