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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,651.10, 27,981.28 and 8,788.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,651.10, 27,981.28 and 8,788.07 is: 13,184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,651.10 : 27,981.28 = 8,788.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,651.10/27,981.28 = 8,788.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,651.10x = 27,981.28 × 8,788.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,651.10x = 245,901,447.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,901,447.33/18,651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.29

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