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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,654.84, 27,988.92 and 8,795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,654.84, 27,988.92 and 8,795.52 is: 13,196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,654.84 : 27,988.92 = 8,795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,654.84/27,988.92 = 8,795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,654.84x = 27,988.92 × 8,795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,654.84x = 246,177,105.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,177,105.64/18,654.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,196.42

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