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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,609.06, 27,890.88 and 8,735.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,609.06, 27,890.88 and 8,735.16 is: 13,092.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,609.06 : 27,890.88 = 8,735.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,609.06/27,890.88 = 8,735.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,609.06x = 27,890.88 × 8,735.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,609.06x = 243,631,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,631,299.34/18,609.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,092.08

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