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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,612.59, 27,919.25 and 8,746.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,612.59, 27,919.25 and 8,746.43 is: 13,119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,612.59 : 27,919.25 = 8,746.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,612.59/27,919.25 = 8,746.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,612.59x = 27,919.25 × 8,746.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,612.59x = 244,193,765.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,193,765.78/18,612.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,119.82

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