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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,627.84, 27,951.12 and 8,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,627.84, 27,951.12 and 8,766 is: 13,153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,627.84 : 27,951.12 = 8,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,627.84/27,951.12 = 8,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,627.84x = 27,951.12 × 8,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,627.84x = 245,019,517.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,019,517.92/18,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,153.40

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