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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,605.04, 27,907.56 and 8,214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,605.04, 27,907.56 and 8,214.72 is: 12,322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,605.04 : 27,907.56 = 8,214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,605.04/27,907.56 = 8,214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,605.04x = 27,907.56 × 8,214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,605.04x = 229,252,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,252,791.28/18,605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,322.08

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