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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.28, 27,959.71 and 8,664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.28, 27,959.71 and 8,664.04 is: 12,987.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.28 : 27,959.71 = 8,664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.28/27,959.71 = 8,664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.28x = 27,959.71 × 8,664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.28x = 242,244,099.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,244,099.73/18,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.37

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