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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,620.76, 27,934.02 and 8,761.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,620.76, 27,934.02 and 8,761.08 is: 13,142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,620.76 : 27,934.02 = 8,761.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,620.76/27,934.02 = 8,761.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,620.76x = 27,934.02 × 8,761.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,620.76x = 244,732,183.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,732,183.94/18,620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,142.98

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