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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,626.65, 27,924.27 and 8,088.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,626.65, 27,924.27 and 8,088.73 is: 12,126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,626.65 : 27,924.27 = 8,088.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,626.65/27,924.27 = 8,088.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,626.65x = 27,924.27 × 8,088.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,626.65x = 225,871,880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,871,880.48/18,626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,126.28

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