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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.52, 27,846.96 and 8,707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.52, 27,846.96 and 8,707.04 is: 13,059.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.52 : 27,846.96 = 8,707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.52/27,846.96 = 8,707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.52x = 27,846.96 × 8,707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.52x = 242,464,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,464,594.60/18,565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.94

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