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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,577.71, 27,866.55 and 8,039.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,577.71, 27,866.55 and 8,039.10 is: 12,058.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,577.71 : 27,866.55 = 8,039.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,577.71/27,866.55 = 8,039.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,577.71x = 27,866.55 × 8,039.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,577.71x = 224,021,982.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,021,982.11/18,577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,058.64

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