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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,658.96, 27,975.12 and 8,793.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,658.96, 27,975.12 and 8,793.04 is: 13,183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,658.96 : 27,975.12 = 8,793.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,658.96/27,975.12 = 8,793.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,658.96x = 27,975.12 × 8,793.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,658.96x = 245,986,349.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,986,349.16/18,658.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.28

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