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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,581.64, 27,876.71 and 8,053.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,581.64, 27,876.71 and 8,053.42 is: 12,081.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,581.64 : 27,876.71 = 8,053.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,581.64/27,876.71 = 8,053.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,581.64x = 27,876.71 × 8,053.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,581.64x = 224,502,853.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,502,853.85/18,581.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,081.97

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