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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,657.04, 27,984.90 and 8,127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,657.04, 27,984.90 and 8,127.04 is: 12,190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,657.04 : 27,984.90 = 8,127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,657.04/27,984.90 = 8,127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,657.04x = 27,984.90 × 8,127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,657.04x = 227,434,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,434,401.70/18,657.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.27

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