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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,601.20, 27,901.80 and 8,759.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,601.20, 27,901.80 and 8,759.70 is: 13,139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,601.20 : 27,901.80 = 8,759.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,601.20/27,901.80 = 8,759.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,601.20x = 27,901.80 × 8,759.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,601.20x = 244,411,397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,411,397.46/18,601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,139.55

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