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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,611.34, 27,917.37 and 8,745.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,611.34, 27,917.37 and 8,745.18 is: 13,117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,611.34 : 27,917.37 = 8,745.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,611.34/27,917.37 = 8,745.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,611.34x = 27,917.37 × 8,745.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,611.34x = 244,142,425.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,142,425.78/18,611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,117.94

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