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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,619.52, 27,929.22 and 8,088.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,619.52, 27,929.22 and 8,088.17 is: 12,132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,619.52 : 27,929.22 = 8,088.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,619.52/27,929.22 = 8,088.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,619.52x = 27,929.22 × 8,088.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,619.52x = 225,896,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,896,139.68/18,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,132.22

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