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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.77, 27,841.22 and 8,033.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.77, 27,841.22 and 8,033.07 is: 12,054.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.77 : 27,841.22 = 8,033.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.77/27,841.22 = 8,033.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.77x = 27,841.22 × 8,033.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.77x = 223,650,350.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,650,350.02/18,552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,054.82

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