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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,566.52, 27,848.46 and 8,708.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,566.52, 27,848.46 and 8,708.04 is: 13,061.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,566.52 : 27,848.46 = 8,708.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,566.52/27,848.46 = 8,708.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,566.52x = 27,848.46 × 8,708.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,566.52x = 242,505,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,505,503.62/18,566.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,061.44

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