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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,628.93, 27,942.99 and 8,762.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,628.93, 27,942.99 and 8,762.74 is: 13,143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,628.93 : 27,942.99 = 8,762.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,628.93/27,942.99 = 8,762.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,628.93x = 27,942.99 × 8,762.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,628.93x = 244,857,156.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,857,156.19/18,628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,143.92

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