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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,577.20, 27,865.80 and 8,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,577.20, 27,865.80 and 8,038.60 is: 12,057.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,577.20 : 27,865.80 = 8,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,577.20/27,865.80 = 8,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,577.20x = 27,865.80 × 8,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,577.20x = 224,002,019.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,002,019.88/18,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,057.90

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