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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,612.96, 27,925.50 and 8,753.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,612.96, 27,925.50 and 8,753.22 is: 13,132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,612.96 : 27,925.50 = 8,753.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,612.96/27,925.50 = 8,753.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,612.96x = 27,925.50 × 8,753.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,612.96x = 244,438,045.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,438,045.11/18,612.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,132.68

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