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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,611.06, 27,893.88 and 8,737.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,611.06, 27,893.88 and 8,737.16 is: 13,095.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,611.06 : 27,893.88 = 8,737.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,611.06/27,893.88 = 8,737.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,611.06x = 27,893.88 × 8,737.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,611.06x = 243,713,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,713,292.58/18,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,095.08

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