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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,622.95, 27,897.01 and 8,613.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,622.95, 27,897.01 and 8,613.67 is: 12,903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,622.95 : 27,897.01 = 8,613.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,622.95/27,897.01 = 8,613.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,622.95x = 27,897.01 × 8,613.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,622.95x = 240,295,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,295,638.13/18,622.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.20

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