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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,617.56, 27,935.94 and 8,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,617.56, 27,935.94 and 8,236.60 is: 12,359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,617.56 : 27,935.94 = 8,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,617.56/27,935.94 = 8,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,617.56x = 27,935.94 × 8,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,617.56x = 230,097,163.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,097,163.40/18,617.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,359.15

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