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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,563.31, 27,827.91 and 8,026.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,563.31, 27,827.91 and 8,026.74 is: 12,032.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,563.31 : 27,827.91 = 8,026.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,563.31/27,827.91 = 8,026.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,563.31x = 27,827.91 × 8,026.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,563.31x = 223,367,398.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,367,398.31/18,563.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,032.74

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