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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.16, 27,854.58 and 8,707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.16, 27,854.58 and 8,707.64 is: 13,064.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.16 : 27,854.58 = 8,707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.16/27,854.58 = 8,707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.16x = 27,854.58 × 8,707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.16x = 242,547,654.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,547,654.99/18,565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,064.67

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