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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,613.76, 27,920.59 and 8,082.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,613.76, 27,920.59 and 8,082.42 is: 12,123.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,613.76 : 27,920.59 = 8,082.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,613.76/27,920.59 = 8,082.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,613.76x = 27,920.59 × 8,082.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,613.76x = 225,665,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,665,935.03/18,613.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.61

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